With the even-year short session of the Oregon Legislature having wrapped up on Friday, some of the discussion, at least from minority Republicans, revolves around making major policy decisions during the 35-day session rather than waiting for the lengthier odd-year session.  Overtime pay for farmworkers, stimulus payments for low-income workers, and an affordable housing package were all approved in the past two weeks.  29th District State Senator Bill Hansell points out that the short sessions were initially intended to address budget fixes and technical issues.  Democrats were adamant that larger issues like the pandemic, affordable housing, access to health care, and workforce disparities had to be addressed.