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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It’s been a busy week down here in Salem. I’ve included some updates below.
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House Committee on Business and Labor: on Monday, I testified in favor of HB 2800, which would clarify the definition of age discrimination in our state. This bill provides some guidance to Oregon employers as well as employees to ensure that everyone is on the same page. I am so grateful to the members of AARP who came to the capitol to show their support. On Wednesday, I testified in favor of HB 2801 which would prohibit auto dealers from changing the terms of a vehicle sale after the customer drives off the lot. This bill will go a long way toward protecting consumers from predatory sales tactics. My sincere thanks to the witnesses who shared their stories and experiences. To learn more about this issue, please review a recent article by NPR.
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House Committee on Higher Education: we heard moving testimony about the problem of student hunger on many of our campuses around Oregon. We also discussed eligibility requirements for part-time public university and community college faculty members seeking comprehensive benefit packages.
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Joint Committee on Semiconductors: we further explored the evaluation of industrial land sites throughout the state. We also reviewed the strategic necessity of relocating microchip manufacturing to the U.S. given the geo-political threats to Taiwan.
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Joint Commitee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development: we received some great information from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Aviation, and the Oregon Real Estate Agency.
This week, I carried HB 2292 on the floor of the House. This bill would give consumers the right to rescind a landscaping contract within 3 days – unless the parties agree in writing that the work will begin within that three-day timeframe. This is the same protection that consumers currently enjoy when dealing with a construction contract or a door-to-door salesperson. This bill treats landscapers the same as similarly-situated businesses. It also safeguards consumers from high-pressure sales tactics. I’m happy to report that it passed with bipartisan support 42-15.
View my speech HERE.
 Photo courtesy of Riverfront Times
This session, we’ll be shining a spotlight on small businesses within HD 30. This week, we’ve chosen Rush Bowls, located at 2085 NE Allie Ave Ste 330, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Rush Bowls is owned by Adebola Adewumi, Council Member of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce's Black Advisory Business Council. The establishment prides itself on offering healthy, delicious alternatives to standard fast casual fare.
Stop by from 8 am-7 pm Sunday thru Thursday or 8 am-8 pm Friday & Saturday for a delicious smoothie bowl.
- February's Constituent Coffee is taking place this Saturday, February 11th, from 9-10:30 am. We'll be meeting at the Starbucks by Top Golf, located at 5222 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Join me for a cup of coffee!
- Representative McLain, Senator Sollman, and I are hosting a joint virtual town hall on Saturday, February 18th, from 10:30 am-12 pm. Spanish interpretation will be available. REGISTER HERE!!
Stay up-to-date on my social media activity by following my legislative Facebook page HERE!
Posts go up throughout each week and the page serves as a wonderful resource for remaining current on the work we're doing in Salem, events we're hosting, and more!
Don't forget to contact my office with any questions or feedback. You can do so via email at Rep.NathanSosa@Oregonlegislature.gov or by phone at (503) 986-1430. Feel free to also stop by in-person at office H-280. I look forward to hearing from you!
Take care!
 Capitol Phone: 503-986-1430
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-280, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.NathanSosa@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/sosa
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