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Friends and Neighbors,
Upcoming Events
Save the Date
Save the Date for Monday, March 30th at 6:00pm-7:30pm. I will be hosting a Joint Town Hall with Hillsboro Mayor Beach Pace and Metro Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzalez at the Hillsboro Civic Center.
Additional upcoming Town Halls, Community Conversations, both in person and virtual are also being planned. Stay tuned to next week's newsletter with all the dates/times for upcoming opportunities to connect.
Legislative Updates
Today is Legislative Sine Die
Today marks the legislative sine die, the constitutional end of short session. In the 2026 legislative session, we moved at an urgent pace to make life more affordable, stand up for Oregon values, and clear a path for economic growth. We convene only for five weeks according to the state constitution, and Senate Democrats maximized the session to do the most good for Oregonians, while conditions nationally and internationally got more turbulent.
Key bills passed this session:
- Require law enforcement to be identifiable and unmasked in most situations (HB 4138)
- Keep Planned Parenthood open (HB4127)
- Put Oregonians ahead of huge corporate investors in homebuying (HB 4128)
- Remove financial barriers to preventive health care (SB 1598, SB 1527)
- Set up $25 million in tax credits to bring and keep jobs in Oregon (SB 1507)
The fight is never over. As I prepare my legislative agenda for our next session, I want to hear from you. Reach out to my office to share your ideas and feedback on how to continue making Oregon a safe and vibrant place to live, work and raise a family.
Sponsored Legislation Successfully Passed
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SCR 206: In memoriam: State Senator Aaron Lionel Woods.
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SB 1567: Authorizes the Housing and Community Services Department to fund mixed income housing.
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SB 1570: Requires hospitals to have policies and procedures in place that address how the hospital will respond if a law enforcement authority arrives at the hospital.
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SB 1571: Adds a definition of "nicotine" and expands the definition of "tobacco products.
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SB 1585: Sets maximum matching fund requirements for state grants to small incorporated cities for certain capital construction and municipal infrastructure and improvements.
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SB 1587: Prohibits public bodies from disclosing personally identifiable information to a data broker unless the data broker attests that the information will not be sold or transferred to any entity that will use it to enforce federal immigration law.
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SB 1594: Requires the Department of Justice to consult with the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement when the department develops, reviews or updates model policies intended to limit immigration enforcement at public facilities
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SB 1595: Requires a professional licensing board to publish specified guidance regarding licensure and ensure certain staff receive culturally responsive training not later than January 1, 2028.
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HB 4065: Modifies provisions relating to late payment of seed production contracts and seed purchase contracts for agricultural seed and other seed.
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HB 4077: Relating to the securitization of a public utility's insurance program.
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HB 4089: Modifies the crime of theft of services to include partial payments.
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HB 4102: Relating to Department of Environmental Quality regulatory processes.
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HB 4111: Provides that evidence of a party's or a witness's immigration status is not admissible as evidence in a civil proceeding.
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HB 4114: Creates a civil cause of action against certain individuals who under color of law enter certain property without a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement.
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HB 4116: Declares that this state does not want the amendments set forth in section 521 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 to apply to consumer finance loans made in this state.
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HB 4120: Allows residential landlords of multifamily housing to convert premises to nonsmoking for existing tenants upon 180 days' written notice.
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HB 4121: Creates authority to coordinate emergency management.
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HB 4123: Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential information.
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HB 4124: Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to conduct a study of the condition of Oregon's post-secondary education system.
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HB 4131: Directs the State Board of Pharmacy to issue a license to operate a mobile pharmacy to a qualified applicant.
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HB 4132: Requires the director to be a veteran who has received a discharge or release under other than dishonorable conditions.
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HB 4134: Increases the state transient lodging tax.
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HB 4135: Designates March 4th of each year as HPV Awareness Day.
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HB 4137: Provides that the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.
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HB 4138: Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information.
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HB 4144: Requires producers of batteries or battery-containing products to join a battery producer responsibility organization and implement a battery producer responsibility program for the collection and recycling of batteries.
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HB 4149: Directs school districts to adopt policies that provide for the immediate enrollment, school placement and provision of services to homeless students.
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HB 4153: Allows counties to approve farm stores as nonfarm use on lands zoned for farm use.
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HB 4154: Requires the compilation of data about students who are regular attenders or who are chronically absent.
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HB 4156: Modifies the requirements for Medicaid supplemental reimbursements paid to emergency medical services providers.
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Week Five Testimonies and Floor Speeches
Courtesies of the Senate
Floor Speeches
Week Five Committee Snaps
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Work Sessions were held on the following bills:
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HB 4018 A: Modifies the timelines for the enactment of certain campaign finance regulations.
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HB 4075 A: Requires the State Treasurer to use up to $44 million from the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund to guarantee a loan made to a rural hospital for financial stabilization.
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HB 4100 B: Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality.
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HB 4121 A: Creates authority to coordinate emergency management.
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HB 5203: Approves certain new or increased fees adopted by state agencies.
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HB 5204: Establishes and modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board.
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SB 1601: Amends an incorrect internal reference in a law relating to judicial compensation.
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SB 5701: Modifies amounts authorized for issuance of debt instruments for the biennium.
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SB 5702: Establishes and modifies limits on payment of expenses from specified funds by certain state agencies for capital construction.
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SB 5703: Modifies amounts allocated from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund, Veterans' Services Fund, Criminal Fine Account, Oregon Marijuana Account and Fund for Student Success.
Listen. Learn. Act.
Celebrating Women's History Month
Women’s History Month, occurring annually each March, is a month dedicated to commemorating the achievements and contributions that women have made throughout our history. The heritage month aims to highlight advancements made towards gender equality and discrimination towards women. Originally recognized as a federal celebration in 1987, Women’s History Month highlights individuals such as Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks, figures who not only advanced the women's suffrage movement but also embodied the characteristics of perseverance in the pursuit of equality. It is a month to recognize and build on past progress, to continue maximizing opportunities and equality for our future generations.
International Women’s Day is Sunday, March 8th
International Women's Day is this Sunday, March 8th. Recognized by the UN in 1977, March 8th celebrates the social, cultural, and political achievements of women globally. While the accomplishments and ideals celebrated are parallel to the broader Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day emphasizes the advocacy and present-day fight for justice and gender equality. Across our state and nation, women continue to hold crucial positions in public service, healthcare, science, and the arts, strengthening our communities and economies. Though the struggle for full equality is not complete, we recognize and celebrate the expanded rights and working conditions made possible only through the work of advocates who have challenged injustice.
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Out and About in Senate District 15
Glencoe HS Shockwaves
This Monday, I was able to leave Salem in time to go to Glencoe High School and visit with their FIRST Robotics Team 4488, the Shockwaves.
Moments like this are among the best parts of my job. The students I met aren't just competitors, they are engineers and problem-solvers in the truest sense. Watching them build, iterate, and push through setbacks to find solutions was genuinely inspiring.
Oregon's ability to thrive in a fast-moving world depends on young people with exactly these skills. I left feeling proud of what these students are already accomplishing and optimistic about what they'll do next.
Lights On for the Hillsboro Hops
This past weekend I attended the Lights On Event at the new Hillsboro Hops Stadium. The community came out in force to support. Opening day is coming soon and the new stadium is beautiful. We can't wait for Hops Baseball!
Saturday in Community
Last weekend, I attended the Ice Out Rally in Hillsboro in the morning and later visited the CSA event at Helvetia Farm Market. It was a great day to stand with fellow community members and chat with Hillsboro farms and organizations. I am a proud CSA member of La Finquita del Buho Farm in Hillsboro.
Centro Cultural - Gala de Cultura 2026
Last Friday evening, I joined Centro Cultural for their annual Gala de Cultura, and what a night it was. The event brought together great company, food, music, and dancing, all in celebration of an organization doing vital work in the heart of Senate District 15.
The evening raised nearly $280,000 to support Centro Cultural's services for our Latine community. That kind of generosity speaks to how deeply people value the work this organization does. It was a wonderful reminder of the strength and spirit of the communities we serve.
Community Outreach
Classified School Employees Week - March 4th - 8th
Classified Staff Appreciation & Recognition Week! They are the first to greet students in the morning on the bus...they fill our student bellies with nourishment for the day...they help each student on their learning journey...they keep our school buildings in tip-top shape. They do those tasks and so much more! As a mom of two educators, I know the village support they provide and it makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do to help students thrive.
Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council - Hygiene Drive
The Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council is putting on a Hygiene Drive by collecting and donating essential hygienic products to Homeplate Youth Services because many individuals experiencing housing insecurity lack consistent access to basic hygiene products.
Items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and menstrual products make a real difference. There are hygiene drive drop-in bins at the Hillsboro Civic Center, Hillsboro Brookwood Library, Hidden Creek Community Center, Shute Park Library.
Donate hygiene products through our Amazon Wish List via the QR Code. Help spread the word by sharing this post! Together, our community can support care for those who need it the most.
Additional Resources
Senate District 15 – Event Calendars
Federal Delegation Links
Education Links
Food and Housing Assistance
Immigration Resources
 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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