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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Thank you so much for keeping up with me throughout the 2023 legislative session. Here are some post-Sine Die updates to wrap things up:
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The following bills that I chief sponsored officially passed both the House and Senate, and are now headed to Governor Kotek's office for a signature before becoming Oregon law:
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HB 2802: my non-profit work study bill establishes pilot work-study programs at Portland State University and Eastern Oregon University where students receive 20% off their tuition for every semester they work at a small, non-profit in their community.
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HB 2804: requires the Oregon Department of Human Services to conduct annual assessments of workforce capacity to address excessive caseloads and worker burnout.
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HB 2805: strengthens and updates our open meetings laws while requiring training for most elected officials.
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HB 2806: allows public bodies to discuss cybersecurity and safety protocols in private “executive sessions".
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HB 3583: expands the pool of law enforcement officials who can serve on the Board of Towing.
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Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute--
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$1,000,000 million for children’s cancer research expansion / equipment
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Family Justice Center of Washington County --
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$4,052,728 for Family Peace Center of Washington County, a facility that brings together experts in medical treatment, trauma therapy, advocacy and prevention surrounding child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence and provides support for survivors of violence and abuse.
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Washington County's Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)--
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$5,060,949 for the addition of 86 treatment beds along with peer mentoring and outpatient care.
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Oregon Food Bank for Washington County--
- $748,319 to strengthen the network/infrastructure funds
- $909,000 for local food purchasing funds
I am deeply grateful to the amazing staff that supported me over the past several months.
Lexie Weaver, my chief of staff, was the cornerstone of our office. Her previous legislative experience was an invaluable resource throughout the session. She managed our office, assisted in the development of policy proposals, and helped me advance high-profile bills.
Cassidy Kotter, my legislative assistant, brought energy and enthusiasm to our team. She connected immediately with fellow staffers and helped us build great working relationships with other legislative offices. She handled our communications, constituent concerns, and meetings with multiple stakeholders on a variety of bills.
Suzan Nuri, my intern and research assistant, is a rising star. She earned her high school diploma and associate degree during the session. She also took notes at my constituent coffee meetings, drafted our office correspondence, and conducted research on multiple bills while helping me develop future legislative concepts.
The work that we did this session was truly a team effort and I am so thankful for these incredible individuals who helped make it possible.
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 next session. 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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