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People are still plenty confused and frustrated about the new mask guidelines handed down last week by the Oregon Health Authority. While the confusion is understandable, there are also clear
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) Members of the Oregon House on Tuesday narrowly defeated a move to consider a bill that would give the Legislature oversight of the governor’s emergency powers, enacted most recently to address the coronavirus pandemic.
The motion to pull House Bill 2243 from the Rules Committee was defeated, with 28 votes against doing so and 27 in favor, including several Democrats.
One Republican and one Democrat are the chief co-sponsors of the bill.
The House Republican caucus noted in a statement after the vote that all Republican House members want to make the governor accountable to the Legislature.
Oregon House approves 9 police reform bills
They now move to Senate; several more bills awaiting hearings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon House on Monday passed nine bills aimed at tackling police reform and holding law enforcement accountable. This slate of legislation was championed by Rep. Janelle Bynum (D- Clackamas) and the Oregon legislature’s BIPOC Caucus. The legislation sets statewide expectations for behavior and character of police, offer training in life safety and community safety, and set Oregon on a new path forward to greater transparency, department management and community inclusion on public safety efforts, according to Oregon House Democrats, whose news release continues below:
Legislature roundup: Bills on homeless, racist legacy, bullying, unemployment insurance advance
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Here are several news releases received from Salem on Thursday on legislation making its way through the Oregon Legislature:
From the Oregon House Democrats:
Oregon House Democrats Pass Bill Protecting Survival Activities in Public Space
HB 3115 protects Oregonians sleeping outdoors when no reasonable alternative is available
SALEM, OR Today, House Democrats passed House Bill 3115, which will ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness are protected from fines or arrest for sleeping or camping on public property when there are no other options.
Without adequate alternatives like housing, shelter, and safe camping spaces, some Oregonians are left with no option but to sleep outside in public spaces – in a park, under an overpass, or wherever they can find shelter and safety.