Oregon voters will weigh in on transportation funding at the earliest possible juncture, so we can hammer out road maintenance and repair solutions sooner. SB 1599 will put Referendum Petition 302 on every Oregon ballot May 19, 2026. Read more: bit.ly/solve-sooner
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SB 1576, passed this week, calls for more new buildings to have wheelchair-accessible entrances and hallways and for a percentage of units to have reinforced walls for grabs bars, knee space under counters, and other accessibility features. #orpol #orleg #housingaccess
Legislation passed in the Oregon Senate bolsters a key workforce program—Prosperity 10,000—by directing regional workforce boards to focus on critical labor shortages,
targeted industries, and leverage of federal and private funding. #orpol #orleg #workforcedevelopment #goodjobs
"Our public lands are the greatest inheritance we can ever leave to our children,” said Senator Anthony Broadman (D - Bend), chief sponsor of Senate Bill 1590. “This bill takes a balanced approach and ensures government can continue to protect our interests in federal property."
No federal law requires presidential electors to vote for the same candidate who won the popular vote in their state. As chief co-sponsors of Senate Bill 1509, Sen. Kayse Jama and Sen. Bruce Starr teamed up to close that vulnerability in Oregon.
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Senate Bill 1538 passed this week, adding immigration and citizenship status to categories that are protected from discrimination in state education law, such as race, religion, and disability.
#OrPol #orleg #EducationEquity #EducationForAll
Today we voted to put more money into working Oregonians’ pockets, spur job growth, and protect $311 million in needed funding for essential state services.
Read more: bit.ly/SB1507-passed
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Sen. Kayse Jama today heard testimony in the Oregon Senate Rules Committee on developing an agreement to renovate the publicly owned Moda Center.
“Oregon's Arena has the power to spark economic vitality along with community spirit,” Sen. Jama said.
For more: bit.ly/Oregon-arena
Legislation passed in the state Senate today widens the mental health workforce by creating a new license for bachelor’s degree holders trained in behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention.
More: bit.ly/SB1547
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Oregon Senate Democrats are acting to protect students from discrimination based on immigration status. Senate Bill 1538, reinforcing students’ access to public education, was adopted by the Senate Education Committee today on a 4–1 vote. #orpol #orleg #education #OregonforAll
An Oregon Senate bill passed today makes cervical cancer detection more affordable for patients with health insurance. SB 1527 directs health plans to cover follow-up examinations after cervical cancer screenings without charging copays or applying a deductible. bit.ly/SB-1527 #orpol #orlege
A key Oregon Senate committee today advanced SB 1507, cutting taxes for more than 200,000 families and creating a tax benefit for businesses that grow jobs in Oregon. Follow the bill's progress here: bit.ly/SB1507
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Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama responded to the Oregon's latest economic forecast saying, "We will celebrate every indicator that prosperity is growing for Oregonians as we work for make life here safe, fair, and affordable for all.”
Senate Democrats are united in ensuring that every Oregonian, regardless of race, faith, or birthplace, can live with dignity, safety, and prosperity - not in fear of federal attacks on our families and our economy. Read more about the 2026 agenda: bit.ly/2026-Agenda
With the Trump admin disregarding the rule of law, we're working to expand legal tools and civil protections for people here. Yesterday, Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama and Sen. Anthony Broadman joined House colleagues to unveil bills upholding Oregon values. Read the story: bit.ly/Oregon-values
Sen. Kayse Jama & other E. Portland leaders denounced the shooting of two Portlanders Thurs. by federal agents, saying in part:
"Our communities are not collateral damage. Residents should not have to fear armed federal agents escalating violence in their neighborhoods." More: bit.ly/fed-violence
New state laws rolling out Jan. 1 safeguard Oregonians’ rights as consumers and tenants, improve access to health care, and protect personal safety. Read more: bit.ly/2026-laws
Trump abandons push to put National Guard troops in Portland, two other cities
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A batch of new state laws rolling out January 1 improve access to health care: bit.ly/2026-health
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We're defending Oregon values and stepping up for families being squeezed by rising costs. New laws taking effect Jan. 1 prevent wage theft and protect tenants.
#orleg #orpol #wagetheft #affordability #tenants #housing
New laws rolling out Jan. 1 in Oregon strengthen consumer protections and help make regular life affordable. Oregon Senate Democrats passed these bills because families are getting squeezed by rising costs and deserve financial stability.
#affordability #utilitycosts #orpol #orleg #newyearnewlaws
A new state law effective Jan. 1 will give Oregonians extra protection to look out for each other amid aggression by the federal government. Senate Bill 1191 says people can inform others of their constitutional and civil rights without being guilty of interfering with law enforcement.
Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama responded to the President's escalating rhetoric against immigrants this week, saying in part, “Oregonians are rejecting this president's bigotry."
More in the statement: bit.ly/Jama-statement
Emergency action by the Oregon legislature will preserve OHP patients' access to care at Planned Parenthood after the option was threatened by the Trump administration’s federal budget law.
More from KGW News: bit.ly/KGW-story
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When Sen. Deb Patterson and 17 other legislators called for gas and electricity to stay on for families struggling with their bills, Oregon's largest power companies said yes. Read more in The Oregonian bit.ly/O-story
After today's state economic analysis, Sen. Majority Leader Kayse Jama responded, saying in part, "President Trump’s attacks on working families are playing out in real time with slowed wage growth coming up against rising prices for food and utilities." More: bit.ly/Dec-rev
A judge has barred the Trump administration from deploying National Guard forces in Oregon. State Senator Kayse Jama said in part, "Today’s ruling renews my confidence that facts still matter in our courts and that checks on executive power are still possible." Read more: bit.ly/ruling-statement
Today in the Supreme Court, the president’s own lawyers said that the American people will pay 30-80% of the $4 trillion in tariffs.
Meanwhile, we’re experiencing an affordability crisis: rising costs of groceries, cuts to food benefits, and more.
This is a betrayal of trust.
Executive action by Governor Kotek and community-level support throughout Oregon will mean some relief for people facing the shutoff of food assistance benefits Sunday, but the Trump administration can't dodge its responsibilities with Oregon tax dollars.
Press release: bit.ly/OR-response
