Capitol Phone: 503-986-1443Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-273, Salem, Oregon 97301Email: Rep.TawnaSanchez@oregonlegislature.govWebsite: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/sanchez
House Bill 4002- Ensures law enforcement has the tools they need to confiscate hard drugs and connect people to treatment. With a priority of prevention and education, HB 4002 works in tandem with HB 5204 to expand mental health and drug treatment to stop addiction and overdoses. Together, these bills allocate over $200 million to fund health assessments, addiction treatment, harm-reduction efforts, and more services for Oregonians with substance use disorder.
Above is Representative Sanchez's testimony on HB 4002 while it was in the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response on Feb. 27, 2024.
Above is Representative Sanchez's testimony on SB 1531, advocating for the bill to be worked on to include Tribal representation on the comission. March 2024.
Senate Bill 1562- Establishes a higher cap on the amount in the Oregon Rainy Day Fund. The cap has not been raised since its establishment in 2007. The Rainy Day Fund is a State emergency fund to be utilized in times of economic crisis.
House Bill 4151- The Act makes a small group to look at the youth behavioral workforce. Directs the System of Care Advisory Council to establish a subcommittee on the youth behavioral health workforce.
