Dear Oregon Homeowners and Consumers:
We are currently fighting to defeat Oregon House Bill 2491, which proposes to require registration of interior designers. The bill is full of contradictions and purposely vague references. If passed, it will give control of the interior design profession to only five individuals. But that control extends to you, because your right to choose who you want to hire will be limited, and you will ultimately pay more for their professional services. There is more information about HB-2491 in my previous blog, and this site contains detailed information about what organizations are behind similar legislation that's been introduced all over the United States, to achieve monopolistic control of the interior design profession.
It's easy for you to help us keep Oregon free from unnecessary legislation. It should take no more than ten minutes, because all of the work has been done for you. Below is a sample letter, and links to members of the Business and Labor Committee. Just follow the simple instructions below the letter. Thank you for your support and help!
I am writing to voice my strong objection to HB 2491 that is before the Business and Labor Committee. If enacted, HB 2491 would impose licensing on the design profession, which is totally unnecessary.
House Bill 2491 should not be enacted for these reasons:
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There has been no outcry by consumers for the regulation of interior designers "to protect the health, safety, welfare, or peace" of the general public; existing codes and regulations do this.
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In this difficult economy, Oregon should not pass new laws which will increase the state's deficit, and make it even more difficult for its citizens to earn a living.
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It is bad for Oregon citizens because it limits our freedom to choose who we hire.
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It is bad for businesses that work in the building and construction industry (not only designers, but contractors and suppliers).
With a State unemployment rate at 10.6%, which exceeds the national average, and a budget deficit of over $3 billion, why would the legislature even consider a bill that will increase unemployment and increase the budget deficit. No legitimate governmental interest will be served by the adoption of HB 2491. I urge you to reject the effort of a few industry insiders who are asking the legislature to shut down their competitors.
Sincerely,
- Highlight and copy (ctrl C) the text between "I am writing…" and "Sincerely,"
- Click on the link to a legislator (see below)
- Paste the text into the message body area
- Type your name and address below "Sincerely"at the bottom of the text, then click the "send" button
- Repeat steps #2-4 above for each one of the legislators listed
RECIPIENTS:
Representative Mike Schaufler, Co-Chair
Representative Margaret Doherty, Co-Vice Chair
Representative Sal Esquivel, Co-Vice Chair
Representative Jason Conger
Representative Val Hoyle
Representative Mark Johnson
Representative Greg Matthews
Representative Paul Holvey (bill's sponsor)
For MORE information about the proposed Oregon bill:
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Read the previous blog.
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Listen to Diane Plesset's interview with Lars Larson on 2/22.
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Listen to Diane Plesset's interviews on "Today's Home™" with Patti Morrow and Addie Smith regarding interior design and legislation.
To learn more about negative effects of legislation, watch the short video.
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