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Oregon lawmakers consider 10 police accountability bills

By Samantha Matsumoto (OPB)
April 21, 2021 4:45 p.m. Updated: April 21, 2021 9:25 a.m.

Broadcast: Wednesday, April 21

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Oregon lawmakers are considering 10 bills to increase police accountability. The bills passed out of the House Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support earlier this month. We hear about the details from House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Clackamas, and committee Vice-chair Rep. Ron Noble, R-McMinnville.

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