2022 Legislative Session

WEBINAR RECORDING: 2022 Legislative Session Preview

This February through March 7, Oregon lawmakers are back in Salem working to pass legislation that will impact Oregonians for generations to come.

January 28, 2022

SB 1510: Transforming Justice Omnibus Bill

SB 1510 creates greater justice for all Oregonians by lessening the ticket-level police interactions that have resulted in disproportionate rates of police violence towards Black and other people of color.

January 26, 2022

HB 4002: Farmworker Overtime

In 2020 Oregon farmworkers made, on average, less than $20,000 a year. Their hard work supports our entire economy and puts food on our tables.

January 26, 2022

SB 1543: Universal Legal Representation

All Oregonians should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of where they were born. SB 1543 safeguards due process by providing immigrant Oregonians with access to their rights under the law.

January 26, 2022

SB 1584: Oregon Justice for Exonerees Act

After incarceration, wrongfully-convicted Oregonians face immense challenges that impact their ability to survive, including the financial resources needed for housing, transportation, healthcare, mental health support, and other basic needs.

January 26, 2022

No Tear Gas & Munition Weapons

In the 2021 session, the legislature established reasonable restrictions on police use of tear gas and munition weapons against protestors, communities, and the environment via HB 2928. Cities and police were at the table and agreed to these restrictions.

February 23, 2022