Oregon lawmakers make quick work of COVID-19-related special session Claire Withycombe, Salem Statesman Journal
As protestors and police clashed outside, lawmakers met in a special session Monday to pass measures to deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s the third time lawmakers have met for an emergency session in what has been an extraordinary year, marked by the pandemic, widespread protests and blistering wildfires.
Here’s what lawmakers did on Monday:
Extended a statewide ban on evicting renters until the end of June.
Partially shielded schools from lawsuits from people who get COVID-19 as long as they comply with emergency health precautions meant to stem the spread of the virus. Lawmakers in favor touted this as a first step toward opening more schools for in-person instruction.