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