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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope you had a fantastic week. Here's what we've been up to in Salem lately:
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This week, we passed several bills on the House floor with bipartisan support. Here are a few examples:
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HB 3213A: prohibits the sale of cosmetics developed via testing on animals.
- Passed the House Floor with a 43-15 vote in favor.
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HB 2680A: requires residential landlords that charge a screening fee to return that fee to the applicant within 30 days if the background check was not conducted.
- Passed the House Floor with a 38-20 vote in favor.
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HB 3179A: makes it easier to construct solar power facilities by modifying the definition of "renewable energy facility" for purposes of a county permitting process.
- Passed the House Floor with a 56-2 vote in favor.
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Amy Fifth-Lince, social studies and economics teacher from Liberty High School, has been recognized by the Oregon State Treasurer as the Financial Empowerment Educator of the Year. She received nine nominations for the award, most of them from her students. Her personal finance class includes information on banking, budgeting, renting a house, moving expenses, credit cards, credit scores, and much more.
Ms. Fifth-Lince is an incredible educator who is giving her students the knowledge to make sound financial decisions for the rest of their lives. I am so grateful that she is teaching our youth in District 30!
Find the Hillsboro News Times article recognizing Ms. Fifth-Lince's accomplishment here.
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The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means to dispose of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public.
Find a collection sight near you HERE.
If you miss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on the 22nd, you can find year-round collection sights HERE.
Lastly, folks can use this resource for information on at-home disposals.
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Saturday, 4/22-- Hillsboro Family Games (9am-12 pm @ 53rd Avenue Community Park)
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Saturday, 4/22-- Downtown Hive Volunteer Day (9 am-12 pm @ 233 SE Washington Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123)
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Saturday, 4/22 & Sunday, 4/23-- Pacific Northwest Reptile & Exotic Animal Show (Westside Commons Event Center)
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Saturday, 4/22-- Free Earth Day Crafts (1:30-3 pm @ Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve)
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Wednesday, 4/26-- Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Summer Registration Opens (8 am-5 pm)
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Wednesday, 4/26-- Hillsboro Women in Networking Membership Drive (9-11 am @ 5193 NE Elam Young Parkway STE A Hillsboro, Oregon 97124)
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Wednesday, 4/26-- Chamber Unwind & Special Ribbon Cutting Event (5-6:30 pm @ Simply Affordable Roofing, 21785 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy Ste L Hillsboro, OR 97003)
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Thursday, 4/27-- 18th Annual Crystal Apple Awards Celebration (5:30-8:30 pm @ 2900 NE Century Blvd. Suite 100 Hillsboro, OR 97124)
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"Invest in Our Planet” is the theme for Earth Day 2023. Earth Day is used to bring awareness to communities around the globe that we have the power to collectively create a more sustainable world. The celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of dedicating time and resources toward solving the climate crisis and other environmental issues, engaging the next generation, and taking action to create change.
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
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeSosa
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