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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Oregon Senate passes bill extending eviction moratorium

The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at one of the lingering issues created by the pandemic: tenants behind on rent. 

THE ISSUE: Thousands of Oregonians are behind on rent because of the economic disruption caused by the pandemic. 

THE BILL: Senate Bill 282

WHAT IT DOES: Extends the state’s pandemic eviction moratorium, which will expire June 30, to Feb. 28, 2022.

WHY IT WAS PROPOSED: State agencies and social service providers are trying to push out money aimed at keeping renters in their homes. But they’re worried there will be a wave of evictions before they can get the money out. 

HOW THE MARION/POLK DELEGATION VOTED:

Sen. Brian Boquist, I-Dallas: Yes

Sen. Peter Courtney, D-Salem: Yes

Sen. Fred Girod, R-Lyons: No

Sen. Deb Patterson, D-Salem: Yes

Sen. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer: No

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: It heads to the House for consideration. 

-Jake Thomas