Action Alerts
TAKE ACTION! Get involved to support climate and environmental justice across Oregon.
Help Us Shape the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO)
The office of Governor Kotek is developing the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a resilience strategy to help Oregon communities prepare for and thrive in the face of increasingly severe disasters. Beyond Toxics has partnered with the State of Oregon to hold several in-person events this winter to ensure the community's voices are reflected in the PRO.
We invite Lane County residents to participate in a short online survey (10-15 minutes) to share their ideas, experiences, and priorities for building resilience. We encourage all to participate, whether you live on the coast, a rural fire district, or an urban neighborhood.
The survey is available in both English and Spanish.
The survey closes April 1, 2026.
Click here to take the survey.
Questions? Contact Eric Richardson, Beyond Toxics Environmental and Climate Justice Liason.
How to Submit Written Testimony Through OLIS
Want to make your voice heard, but don't want to or are unable to testify orally? Submitting written testimony on OLIS is quick and easy!
Step 1: Go to the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) database and search for your bill using the search bar at the top right. Be sure to use the bill number. For example, if you are searching for Toxic Free Schools, then you'd search "HB 2684."
Step 2: Once you are on the bill page, look to the options at the top of the page. On the righthand side, click "Submit Testimony." This option will only be available when a hearing has been scheduled.
Note: You will also see a "Register to Testify" option. That is for in-person and virtual testimony only! If you are submitting written testimony, you don't have to register.
Step 3: Now that you are at the "Written Testimony Submission Form," all you need to do is fill out your required information and add your testimony! Because you accessed this form through the bill's page on OLIS, the committee and meeting date will already be filled out.
You will also need to provide your name, email, organization or city of residence, and your position on the measure. Usually, we ask that you mark your position as "Support" when submitting testimony.
Lastly, you will need to add your testimony. It's a good idea to have it prepared ahead of time so you can just add it and submit. You can either add it directly into a text box, or upload it as a PDF. If you're unsure what to say, check out our sample testimonies listed under each bill on this page.
Timing: Submitting written testimony affords some time flexibility. You can submit directly on OLIS up to 48 hours after the hearing begins.
For example, a hearing begins at 3:00 P.M. on the 20th. You have until 3:00 P.M. on the 22nd to submit your testimony through OLIS. After that, you must email it to your representative directly.
How to Testify In-Person or Virtually
Step 1: Go to the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) database and search for your bill using the search bar at the top right. Be sure to use the bill number. For example, if you are searching for Toxic Free Schools, then you'd search "HB 2684."
Step 2: In the options at the top of the page, look towards the right until you find "Register to Testify." Click it to pull up the "Public Testimony Registration Form." This will only work if there is a meeting currently scheduled.
Step 3: Once you've gotten the form pulled up, you need to fill it out. Begin by selecting the meeting date; there should only be meetings for the bill you're supporting. You will also need to provide your name, city of residence, phone number, email address, location when you testify, and position on the measure. Please mark your support!
Note: "Location When You Testify" is where you choose whether you're testifying virtually or in person!
Step 4: Click "Submit Registration to Testify" at the bottom right of the form. Now you're registered!
Step 5: Attend the meeting! If you registered to testify virtually, you will receive an email with all the information you need.
If you're testifying in person, you will need to go to the Oregon State Capitol at 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301. Be sure to arrive early enough to park and find your way in the building! Enter through the State Street entrance and talk to the information desk to get checked in and find the meeting room.
If you're unsure what to say or have never testified before, take a moment to review the talking points and sample testimony we have provided for your bill above on this page!
Timing: Registration for virtual and in-person testimony ends 30 minutes before the meeting begins.
Action Alerts FAQs
Step 1: Find the Bill
Go to the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) and type in the bill number using the "Bill" search at the top right. Click here to access OLIS.
Step 2: Register to Testify In-Person or Virtually
On the bill’s page, scroll to the “Scheduled Events” section.
Find the public hearing date and click “Register to Testify” (registration typically opens 24 hours before the hearing).
Fill out the form and select whether you will testify in-person or virtually (via Zoom/Teams). (Can add registration link here)
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details and, if virtual, a Zoom link. Note:The registration period closes 30 minutes before the meeting begins.
You can also register to testify by calling 1-833-588-4500.
Step 3: Prepare for Your Testimony
Keep your testimony to 2-3 minutes (committee chairs may set time limits).
Make your key points clear and concise.
If testifying virtually, test your internet connection and microphone before the hearing.
Step 4: Attend the Hearing
In-person: Arrive early at the Capitol and check in with committee staff.
Virtual: Click the virtual meeting link from your confirmation email and follow instructions to join when called.
Pro Tip: Even if you can’t attend, submitting written testimony is still a powerful way to make your voice heard!
Yes you can! If you are unable to attend in person, you can still register to testify and join with a virtual link instead. When you fill out the registration form, you will be able to choose whether you want to attend virtually or in person.
Yes you can! To submit written testimony, first go to the bill’s page and scroll to the “Scheduled Events” section.
Find the public hearing date and click “Submit Testimony” (this option is usually available when a public hearing is scheduled).
Fill out the form with your name and email address. Add your organization affiliation (if applicable).
Type your testimony in the box or upload your PDF document.
Click “Submit” to complete your testimony.
If you missed the hearing but want to submit written testimony, your testimony can still be submitted within a 48-hour window after the hearing begins.
If you are unable to submit your testimony during that window, have no fear! You can still email it directly to your legislator or committee members.
To attend a hearing in person, go to the Oregon State Capitol at 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301. Be sure to arrive early to allow for time to park and to get checked in!
When you enter the Capitol building, use the doors in the center of the building on State Street. There is no entry from Court Street.
Once you're inside, head for the information desk for directions.
To find your legislators, simply use the Oregon Legislature's Find Your Legislator tool. All you need to do is type in your address! Once you have entered your address, your legislators and their contact information will appear.
To find a hearing on OLIS, type the bill number into the search bar by clicking "Bills" at the top right.
SB means Senate Bill and HB means House Bill. This tells you whether a bill was first introduced in either the Senate or the House.
