
Lamar Wise
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State Representative Lamar Wise began his career in advocacy with the Oregon Student Association (OSA), first serving as Legislative Director in 2015 and later as Executive Director in 2017. During his time at OSA, he championed efforts to curb tuition increases, expand mental health services on college campuses, and empower students to participate fully in the electoral process. In 2019, Lamar transitioned to Oregon AFSCME as a Political Coordinator, where he has focused on advancing economic justice for working families across the state. His leadership and dedication have led to appointments on several key boards, including the ACLU of Oregon, Community Alliance of Tenants Action Fund, Our Oregon, the Safety and Justice PAC Board, and the Governor’s Racial Justice Council. Across every role, Lamar has fought to ensure that Portlanders and Oregonians, especially those most impacted by policy decisions, have a meaningful voice in the governmental processes that shape their lives. Values Lamar’s work is grounded in a clear set of values that reflect his lived experiences, his professional mission, and the communities he serves. Supporting Working Families At his core, Lamar is…
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- PartialLamar Wise holds the office of State Representativeprofile identity· OpenStates
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 5702: Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 1585: Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 1515: Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 1575: Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 4177: Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 1585: Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date.
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date.
Voting Record Feed
SB 5702: Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1585: Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date.
SB 1515: Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1575: Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.
HB 4177: Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
SB 1585: Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date.
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-04-14: Effective date, April 7, 2026.
2026-04-14: Effective date, June 5, 2026.
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