Happy Birthday, Oregon

Happy Birthday, Oregon! We're 10 days into our legislative session.

Happy Birthday, Oregon! 

Dear Neighbor,

We’re 10 days into the 2024 Legislative Session. I am grateful and honored to serve as the State Representative for House District 45.

As of Monday, February 12^th, the First Chamber Work Session Positing Deadline has passed. Unfortunately, one of our priority bills, HB 4096, which would prevent suicides via firearm holding, was pulled. I’m not giving up on saving lives and look forward to working with stakeholders to reintroduce this life-saving piece of legislation in the 2025 Session.

As we gather to celebrate Oregon's 165th birthday this February 14th, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your active engagement in the legislative process. Your voices, insights, and dedication to our community embody the spirit of our state motto, "She Flies With Her Own Wings."

Your involvement ensures that our beloved state continues to soar towards progress and prosperity, reflecting the independent and pioneering spirit that has defined Oregon for 165 years. Let us continue to work together, honoring our rich history while forging a bright future for all Oregonians. My office welcomes constituents to come visit our office and tell us about your issues and concerns. You can contact my office to schedule a visit at: Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov.

During the 2024 Short Session I have been hard at work in committee meetings, work sessions, floor sessions, and meeting with advocates and stakeholders to serve you. The committees I proudly serve on are: 

• Joint Committee On Conduct
• House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care
• House Committee On Judiciary
• House Committee On Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans - Vice-Chair
• House Committee On Conduct

Every first Friday of the month, I host a Power to the People constituent gathering at my in-district office. I would love to see you on Friday, 03/01 @5:30pm at: 4526 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213. We invite you to share your concerns and policy ideas alongside friendly neighbors.

My Bills This Legislative Session

Our priority bill, HB 4097, concerns expungement reform. Below are two graphics explaining the bill, and what’s left for it to pass:

This legislative session, I have Chief Sponsored or Sponsored 18 bills, including HB 4097:

Make Your Voice Heard This Legislative Session 

On February 5, the Oregon State Legislature convened for the 2024 “Short” Legislative Session, where we will be tackling big issues like housing and homelessness, the addiction crisis, community safety, and more. 

As your Representative, I serve as your voice at the Capitol. I want to hear from you, so please email or call me at 503-986-1445 to share your thoughts about the issues you care about. During the Legislative Session, there will be opportunities to testify and share your thoughts about the bills different policy committees are considering. 

This Legislative Participation Guide (available at bit.ly/Participate-ORleg) details how you can find and read bills on the Legislature’s bill database, watch committee meetings, and submit written testimony or give verbal testimony on bills. 

About the Legislative Session: During even numbered years, the Legislature convenes for a 35-day Short Session, as opposed to the 160-day long session in odd-numbered years. The Short Legislative Session began February 5 and ends by March 10, 2024. 

This session, we’ve had multiple advocates, stakeholders, and constituents visit our office, these are just a few of the meetings I’ve had so far:

On Thursday, February 8, I met with advocates from the Joint Housing Oregon / Housing Alliance Lobby Day, which included some constituents.

Also on that day, I met with Oregon University students from across our state’s public universities and we had a great discussion about our universities.

On Monday, February 13, I met with two of my constituents, Peter and Kathy to talk about issues of concern to them.

Like you, I strive for HD 45 to be a safe and welcoming community for all. Recently, issues of potholes, encampments and illegal RV parking have been brought to my office’s attention. Below is information on how you can report these issues to the appropriate agencies. Please continue to reach out to my office with these, or any other district or legislative concerns. You can email my office at: Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov.

Report potholes, sinkholes, or emergency road hazards here!

Contact

PBOT 24/7 Maintenance Dispatch

• Email: PDXroads@portlandoregon.gov
• Phone: 503-823-1700
• Available 24/7 for emergency road hazards.

Report unsanctioned campsites/RVs here!

Contact

PDX 311 Customer Service Program

• Email: 311@portlandoregon.gov
• Phone: 311
• Information and Customer Service
• Phone: 503-823-4000
• Every day, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excluding federal holidays)

Report drug complaints here! 

Online

Submit a drug complaint

Contact

Drugs and Vice Division

• Drugs and Vice Division Office
• Phone: 503-823-0246
• Drug Tip Line
• Phone: 503-823-3784

I hope to see you at one of our upcoming constituent events, and please reach out to my office any time!

In solidarity,

Representative Thuy Tran
House District 45

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1445
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-285, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/tran​