Under a new oversight tool for Oregon laws, legislators will help score their own work

Under a new oversight tool for Oregon laws, legislators will help score their own work

House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, D-Tigard, and Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, D-Portland, talk to reporters on the last day of the legislative session on March 6, 2026. Ahead of the session, Bowman unveiled a new effort to evaluate how Oregon laws are playing out on the ground. (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle) It’s not uncommon for Oregon lawmakers to consider public input when reviewing past legislation during each year’s …