OSTA Update: Short Session, Strong Voices

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The clock is ticking on Oregon’s 35‑day short session, and that compressed timeline can either sideline renters or sharpen our influence. We take you inside a practical game plan for making the most of limited days and limited bills, with a laser focus on enforcing existing rental laws, boosting agency responsiveness, and proving—again—that we’re organized, present, and paying attention.

We break down two timely proposals that illustrate what targeted policy can do: low‑interest energy efficiency loans from investor‑owned utilities that reduce monthly costs for tenants and seniors, and stronger lobby transparency so every voter can see who is backing or fighting each bill. Along the way, we connect these ideas to everyday stakes—heat bills, healthy homes, and trust in the process—so you can speak to lawmakers in plain terms that move votes.

Organization is our force multiplier this month. We’re hosting regional Zoom meetings from Portland to Ashland to surface local priorities while building statewide momentum. Not everyone has a computer, so we lay out simple steps for park-and-rec room watch parties, along with why it’s crucial to document attendance and send names. That proof of turnout earns credibility with committees and staff, and it keeps our issues on the agenda. We also cover clean membership data—why your email and phone number matter for action alerts—and the digital steps that expand our reach: subscribe on YouTube, hit thumbs up, and share this episode so we can unlock live tools and mobilize faster.

If you care about rental code enforcement, transparent lobbying, and practical relief like energy upgrades that cut bills, this conversation is your roadmap for the weeks ahead. Join a regional session, invite a neighbor, and help us keep the pressure smart, local, and sustained. Subscribe, share with one person today, and tell us: what’s your top question for your legislator this month?

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