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Upcoming Events
End of Session Joint Town Hall with Senator Sollman and Representatives McLain and Sosa - Thursday, March 21st
Legislative Updates
The 82nd Legislative Session is officially sine die! We worked through the day yesterday to pass the remainder of the bills for the short session and ended last night. Please read below for a recap of the important work we did this session to address housing and homelessness, safe and healthy communities and strong schools and economy. I am so very thankful for the amazing SD15 Team, Nickole Vargas, Maria Gomez, Andrew Matto and Tayen Ledbetter. They serve our district well.
Senate Democrats Turn Oregon’s Shared Challenges into Shared Solutions in 2024 Session
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber on adjournment of the 2024 Legislative Session
March 7, 2024
SALEM, OR – Oregon’s 82nd Legislative Assembly adjourned the 2024 Legislative Session today having delivered major victories for the people of Oregon. This session, Senate Democrats worked to turn Oregon’s shared problems into shared solutions. Lawmakers prioritized taking action on the most urgent issues impacting all Oregonians: reducing homelessness, increasing affordable housing, improving public health and safety – including real solutions to the drug crisis – and strengthening our schools and the economy.
Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber (D - Beaverton & SW Portland) issued the following statement on the major wins Senate Democrats delivered for the people of Oregon:
“Oregonians are the winners of this legislative session.
“I’m so proud of the job our caucus did this year, taking on our state’s toughest challenges to make a real, positive difference in peoples’ lives. I’m proud of the way we worked together, with our fellow Democrats and Republicans, to deliver meaningful progress Oregonians’ biggest priorities, including major investments in the homelessness and housing emergencies and common-sense solutions to the drug crisis.
“This responsibility is never easy, and we had to make some really hard decisions this session, but I’m confident that Oregon’s future is brighter because of the victories we secured for communities in every corner of our state.”
Senate Democrats’ 2024 Uniting Oregon Agenda focused on bringing people together to solve our state’s most pressing problems with the goal of making life better for all who call Oregon home. Legislation passed to accomplish this goal includes but is not limited to:
HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS
SAFE, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
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Oregon Drug Intervention Plan (HB 4002, HB 5204)
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Urgently Expanding Drug Treatment in Oregon (HB 4151, HB 4001, HB 4023, HB 4092)
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Protecting Oregonians on Public Transit (SB 1553)
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Strengthening Support for Survivors of Child Abuse, Domestic and Sexual Violence (HB 4140, HB 4146, HB 4156)
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Improving Government Accountability and Transparency (SB 1533, HB 4117)
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Building on the Success of Oregon’s Marine Reserves (HB 4132)
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Modernizing Oregon’s Emergency Medical Services (HB 4081)
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Protecting Kids Getting On and Off School Buses (HB 4147)
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Safeguarding Oregon’s Economic and Environmental Future (HB 4083)
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Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable for Oregonians (HB 4113)
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Keeping Insulin, Prescriptions Affordable for Oregonians (SB 1508)
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Managing Monsanto Settlement to Protect Oregon’s Environment (SB 1561)
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Defending Voters, Elections from Artificial Intelligence (SB 1571)
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Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention (SB 1503)
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Human Services Omnibus to Improve Systems of Care (SB 1521)
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Ensuring Access to Mental Health Care for Youth Under 21 (SB 1557)
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Legislature Passes Bipartisan, Practical Limits on Money in Politics (HB 4024)
STRONG SCHOOLS, STRONG ECONOMY
End of Session In the News
Oregon Legislature adjourns after drug law changes, a housing boost and limits to campaign spending, OPB
Legislature wraps up work after session focused on housing creation, drug policy, campaign finance limits, OregonLive
Oregon Legislature closes a tumultuous 2024 session, Portland Tribune
Final Status of My Priority Bills This Session
 Right to Repair Updates
SB 1596, the Right to Repair Act, passed out of the House on Monday with a bipartisan 42-13 vote!! It takes a village to work on important and impactful policy and I am tremendously proud of the collaboration and support from stakeholders and constituents to get this across the finish line. Oregon's Right to Repair Act is about saving Oregonians money and supporting small business growth in Oregon. It provides positive environmental action by reducing e-waste, cutting pollution by manufacturing less waste and creating an after-market inventory of products to close the digital divide across our state. Oregonians deserve to have affordable and sustainable options for repairing their electronics instead of throwing them away or replacing them.
Right to Repair In the News
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'Right to Repair' bill passes legislature, heads to Gov. Kotek, Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Oregon is about to sign - or veto - the strongest right-to-repair law yet, The Verge
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Oregon State Legislature passes landmark right to repair bill, Consumer Reports
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Oregon Legislature passes nation's strongest 'right-to-repair' bill, Statesman Journal
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Right to Repair Act passes Oregon legislature, KGW 8
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Oregon passes expansive right-to-repair law, defying tech industry concerns, OregonLive
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Oregon right to repair bill headed to governor Tina Kotek's desk, Kezi 9
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Right to Repair aims to fix your phone screen, locally; Will Apple take a crack at new law, Columbia Community Connection
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Oregon OKs right-to-repair bill that bans the blocking of aftermarket parts, Ars Technica
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Right to repair bill clears Oregon Legislature, Portland Tribune
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Oregon Legislature passes Right to Repair Act, Recycling Today
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The Right to Repair Act clears final legislative hurdle, goes to Governor Kotek's desk, OSPIRG
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Right to repair bill targeting parts pairing passes Oregon House, TechCrunch
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Oregon Passes Landmark Right to Repair Bill, Challenges Tech Manufacturer Restrictions, BNN
Week 5 - Oregon State Capitol Visits to #S207 (Your Senate District 15 Capitol Office)
 Clockwise from Top: Advocacy Day with Urban League PDX, Intern Tayen Ledbetter and Father, 2024 International Ms. Oregon and 2024 Ms. World America Petite
Out and About in Senate District 15
Centro Cultural de Washington County - Gala Cultural
Last Friday night, I enjoyed celebrating a wonderful organization, Centro Cultural de Washington County, at their annual fundraising gala. It was a great night with friends, music and fun, coming together to support community.
Senate District 15 - Small Business Spotlight
Cornerstone Tax
Tax season is upon us. If you are looking for support with filing your taxes, or other accounting services, consider a local small business.
Cornerstone Tax has been assisting Taxpayers and Businesses in Hillsboro and Washington County, Oregon for more than 7 years with efficient and up-to-date processing of Federal and State Tax Forms. In addition to taxes, we provide clients with Payroll and Accounting/Bookkeeping Services. We maintain a high level of Professional Standards through Continuing Education in the areas of Taxation, Estates and Trusts and Payroll Compliance.
~Shared from Cornerstone Tax
Visit Cornerstone Tax here for more information. Cornerstone Tax is located at 126 NE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
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Community Outreach
March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Bleeding Disorders Awareness and The Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk go hand-in-hand. There is no better way to kick off Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month than by signing up for the PNWBD Unite Walk. Start spreading awareness by sharing your story with friends and family. Share with them the reason why you walk and invite them to support you and your walk team.
Register to walk here
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March is Forest Grove & Cornelius Restaurant Month
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Eat local and enjoy great deals from local restaurants in Forest Grove and Cornelius. Enjoy special items and discounts all month long at participating restaurants.
You can view the full list of participating restaurants and get more info here
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Hillsboro Parks and Rec 2024 Summer Camps Are Here!
Shared from the City of Hillsboro
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Make it a memorable summer with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation! From traditional day camps to sports, arts, nature, STEM, and more, find a variety of affordable activities that spark creativity and fit your schedule.
Registration opens at 8 am on Wednesday, March 6.
Find more information here.
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Additional Resources
Senate District 15 – Event Calendars
Federal Delegation Links
Education Links
Food and Housing Assistance
This week is SD15 Team Member Maria Gomez' last week with our office. Maria has been a member of my team since 2022 and before that, worked for Rep Barbara Smith Warner in the House. After sine die, Maria will be moving on to a new job with Washington County as a Public Affairs and Communications Coordinator, Bilingual in Spanish and English. Maria was instrumental during the 2023 session in supporting our office’s work on the Oregon Chips Act. She has followed along closely with the work of the Senate Housing Committee these past two sessions and worked on policy to better support Oregon veterans. She has also been our constituent outreach liaison during her time in our office and Senate District 15 constituents have been fortunate to have her empathy and care when looking into their issues. I am sad to see her go but know that she is moving on to do great things and Washington County is lucky to have her.
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Be good to yourself and each other. ❤
Onward & Upward,
 Senate District 15 lies on Kalapuya land. The Atfalati were the northernmost band of the Kalapuya that lived along the Tualatin River in present day Washington County. Many of the Atfalati descendants are members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon today. The Indigenous Peoples of this land experienced a painful history of colonial violence, sickness and removal from their land. The Atfalati are the foundation of Oregon's past and we must honor them well into our future.
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1715
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-207, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Sen.JaneenSollman@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/sollman
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