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PAGE A2, KEIZERTIMES, JULY 2, 2021 Legislature adjourns after doling out billions HOW KEIZER’S LEGISLATORS VOTED ON SOME OF By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes F lush with an infl ux of federal aid, the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session ended with a fl urry activity on Saturday, June 26. Wildfi res, social justice matters and helping the state recover from the pan- demic topped the agenda for legislators. Among the massive amounts allo- cated for various projects were: • $9.3 billion to K-12 education. • $700 million in eff orts to expand aff ordable housing . • Nearly $600 million for wildfi re recovery and prevention. • $350 million investment in behav- ioral health, with investments in work- force development, grants for innovative community investments. • $150 million to cover overdue rent payments. • $150 million for a Landlord Compensation Fund. • $120 million in broadband expansion statewide. “This session has marked a turning point for Oregon. I am pleased that today, coming out of session, we are better positioned to address the key challenges facing Oregonians: the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfi re recovery and preparedness, and taking steps to end systemic racism and address racial disparities in Oregon,” said Gov. Kate Brown in a press release. BILL Eff ects HCR 11 HB 2021 HB 2929 HB 3115 HB 3291 PC, Mac and Smartphone Repair Screen & Hinge Replacement Data Backup & Recovery In-Home & Business IT Consulting Network Maintenance & Troubleshooting Virus Removal & Tune-Ups Sen. Kim Thatcher Passed? Modifi es the lyrics to the state song, which is viewed by many as overtly and covertly racist, to refl ect the evolution of the state. Nay Aye Yes Requires PGE and Pacifi c Power to submit plans to reduce emissions by 80% from a baseline amount by 2030, 90% by 2035, and completely eliminate emissions by 2040. Nay Nay Yes Requires police offi cers to report violations of certain minimum standards and requires investigation. Aye Aye Yes Restricts how cities can enforce anti-camping laws and grants leniency to unsheltered individuals. Nay Nay Yes Allows ballots that are postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within seven days after Election Day. Nay Nay Yes Excused Nay Yes SB 317 Allows the serving of cocktails-to-go. SB 554 Requires gun owners to secure fi rearms in locked containers or with trigger or cable locks. Nay Absent Yes SB 582 Requires producers of paper, plastic and other materials to fund new initiatives aimed at collecting and recycling more of their materials. Requires membership in producer responsibility association with dues that can be reduced based on the success of the business' eff orts. Nay Nay Yes Allocates nearly $200 million to state agencies to mitigate wildfi re’s impact on Oregon’s landscape, adapt communities to smoke, map out fi re risks, and fund forest restoration projects. Aye Nay Yes Aye Nay Yes SB 762 Infographic by ANDREW JACKSON/Keizertimes • SERVICE • SALES • REPAIR Rep. Bill Post SB 5514 Allocating $9.3 billion to K-12 schools for the next two years. BRIAN & APRIL McVAY 503.510.6827 - Call or Text anytime As lifelong residents, we are your Keizer neighbor. We know this market and we are here to help! Enjoying real estate since 1998 3975 River Rd N • Suite 3 • Keizer 131 Menlo Drive (at River Rd), Keizer 503.967.6671 • nwtechsalem.com Oregon Licensed Real Estate Brokers