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Friends and Neighbors,
Upcoming Events
End of Session Joint Town Hall with Senator Sollman and Representatives McLain and Sosa - Thursday, March 21st
Legislative Updates
The Legislative Short Session ended last week. Our Legislative Policy Research Office created the graphic below which shows that in just five short weeks, 115 bills were passed, 352 public hearings were held and 14,143 pieces of written testimony were submitted! Thank you to all who lent your voice to the process and weighed in on the issues that matter most to you. I am always appreciative to hear from my constituents and look forward to further conversations as we move into the Interim and prepare for next year.
In 2024, we worked to turn Oregon’s shared problems into shared solutions, taking action on the most urgent issues impacting all Oregonians. We focused on reducing homelessness, increasing affordable housing, improving public health and safety, and strengthening our schools and the economy.
Some accomplishments I’m most excited about for our community include:
STRONG SCHOOLS, STRONG ECONOMY
End of Session Highlights - In the News
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Editorial: A short session delivers long session results The Oregonian, Editorial Board, 3/10/2024
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Oregon's 2024 legislative session comes to an end Salem Statesman Journal, Dianne Lugo, 3/7/2024
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Oregon lawmakers find common ground on housing, drug policy and campaign finance in largely bipartisan session The Oregonian, Carlos Fuentes, 3/9/2024
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Debt collectors will not be able to wipe out entire bank account, seize house in Oregon consumer protections bill KGW, Kyle Iboshi, 3/7/2024
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Oregon legislature passes prescription drug affordability bill KOIN, Danny Peterson, 3/5/2024
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Oregon Senate approves $369 million for housing, easier urban growth boundary expansions Oregon Capital Chronicle, Julia Shumway, 2/29/204
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Bill to recriminalize drugs arrives in Oregon House | Pat's Take KGW, Pat Dooris, 2/28/2024
Oregon Health Authority Updates
Oregon introduces new climate-related resources for some OHP members experiencing life transitions, health needs
Shared from Oregon Health Authority
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with a medical need and who are facing certain life changes may now qualify for new climate-related benefits.
Eligible OHP members may qualify for a new benefit to receive devices. The devices help keep people safe during climate events. These include:
- Air conditioners, heaters, and air filters to provide clean air and healthy temperatures
- Mini fridges to keep medication cold during a power outage
- Portable power supplies to operate medical devices like ventilators during a power outage
OHP members interested in receiving climate devices should contact their coordinated care organization (CCO) to learn more. If an OHP member is not sure which CCO they are in, they can call the OHA Client Services Unit at 1-800-273-0557.
To learn more about OHA’s new climate-related resources, visit https://ow.ly/WyNo50QP6UC
Senate District 15 - Small Business Spotlight
Urban Decanter
March is Restaurant Month in Forest Grove and Cornelius. Visit participating restaurant Urban Decanter this month, where you can sip on local wines and enjoy delicious bites.
Urban Decanter is a wine bar and wood-fired kitchen in Forest Grove, Oregon, in the beautiful Willamette Valley. In addition to an incredible selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle, we offer beer and cocktails. We offer locally sourced, seasonally inspired meals. Our menu incorporates local, fresh produce from the Willamette Valley, highlighting our commitment to sustainable, community-sourced food. Our food, wine, and craft beer specials change frequently, so come see what we are all about!
~Urban Decanter
Visit UrbanDecanter.com for hours and further information.
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Community Outreach
Shamrock Feast & Fest
Check out this awesome event in downtown Hillsboro for St. Patrick's Day on March 16th, benefitting survivors in Washington County!
ODVA and Metro Tri-County Veterans Services Offices to Host Women Veteran Luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month
Installing solar on your home saves money on annual electricity bills and it’s good for the environment. Adding battery storage to solar helps it do even more by providing backup power during outages.
The cities of Hillsboro and Cornelius have teamed up with Energy Trust of Oregon and Solar Oregon for a Solarize campaign to make it easy and more affordable for homeowners to install solar or solar plus battery storage. Any homeowner with a Hillsboro or Cornelius address is eligible to participate. Just request a bid between March 1 and April 30 – your solar installation can be completed any time through Dec. 31, 2024.
Free educational workshops:
Get answers to all your solar questions. Learn how solar can significantly lower your annual electricity costs. Discover how solar + storage can provide backup power to keep the lights on and other essentials powered during an outage. And get the details on Solarize discounts and incentives. Register through these links:
Or view a recording online after March 28. Visit here for further information.
Additional Resources
Senate District 15 – Event Calendars
Federal Delegation Links
Education Links
Food and Housing Assistance
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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