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Senate Rules committee adopts resolution honoring Association of Oregon Counties' 120th anniversary

Senate Committee on Rules · February 4, 2026

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Rules unanimously recommended adoption of SCR 204, a concurrent resolution recognizing the Association of Oregon Counties’ 120th anniversary. Multiple legislators and AOC leaders praised counties’ roles in elections, public safety and local services; staff said the measure has no fiscal impact.

The Senate Committee on Rules voted to recommend adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 204, a nonbinding measure honoring the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) on its 120th anniversary and encouraging continued collaboration between the legislative assembly and county governments.

Senator Todd Nash, a former county commissioner who identified himself for the record, told the committee that county service “is where the decisions that we make here really get implemented.” He described AOC as a vital venue where county officials “bring a collective voice” to state policy.

“For the record, my name is Todd Nash,” Nash said in opening remarks, recounting his time as a county commissioner and urging support for the resolution.

Senator Janine Salmon and Senator David Brock Smith also spoke in favor, listing the services counties provide — from public safety and elections to public health, transportation and land-use administration — and urging the committee’s support.

Gina Nickel, executive director of the Association of Oregon Counties, thanked the committee and the Senate President’s Office for working with AOC on the draft resolution. Nickel said AOC’s mission is to “bring county officials together to advocate with a collective voice, exchange ideas and build relationships statewide.” Aaron Skarr, current AOC president and Tillamook County commissioner, reflected on AOC’s role educating new county commissioners and forging consensus across diverse counties.

Staff summarized the measure as a ceremonial recognition with no fiscal or revenue impact. Following testimony, the committee opened a work session and moved SCR 204 to the floor with a recommendation that it be adopted. Members recorded multiple affirmative votes; the chair announced that Senator Wagner would carry the resolution to the floor.

The committee’s recommendation does not change law; it sends the resolution to the floor for consideration by the full Senate.