Oregon House of Representatives
In 2000,Smith successfully ran for Oregon State Representative for district 59. In 2001,redistricting moved Smith into Oregon's 57th House district,which comprises all of Gilliam,Morrow,Sherman,and Wheeler counties,most of Wasco County,parts of Jefferson and Umatilla counties,and small areas of Clackamas and Marion counties. He ran for re-election and won.
Smith's 2024 committee assignments are as follows: [4]
- Joint Ways and Means Committee,Co-Vice Chair
- Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government,Co-Chair
- Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Capital Construction
- Joint Legislative Administration Committee
- House Revenue Committee
- Joint Emergency Board
- Joint Emergency Board Subcommittee on General Government,Co-Chair
During his terms in office,Smith has earned a 100% voting record with the Taxpayer Association of Oregon,Oregon Gun Owners of America,Oregon Farm Bureau,Oregonians for Food and Shelter,and the National Federation of Independent Business. [5] The Oregon Cattlemen's Association has given Smith the "Lariat Laureate",their highest award. The Oregon Fair Association has given Smith the title "Grand Champion Legislator" for the work he has done on their behalf. He has also received the "Outstanding Freshman Legislator of the Year" award during the 19th Annual Oregon Rural Health Conference. [6] The NRA Political Victory Fund has consistently given Smith an A+ grade on his votes regarding gun-related legislation. [7] [8] [9] [10] In 2009,Associated Oregon Industries named Smith "A Champion for Oregon Jobs and Business."
In January 2025,the Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted to investigate Smith over a possible failure to disclose a major source of household income. Smith said he misunderstood the law and updated his client list after the commission began its review. [2]
In February 2025,the United States Department of Defense suspended a $800,000 grant to the CDA after finding a funding request had false information about Smith's raise. [11] In response,Republican politician Kerry McQuisten called for Smith to resign. [12]
