Oregon Democratic senators say they will fine Republicans $325 a day for walkout
On Thursday, Senate Democrats did not say how they plan to bill their colleagues, what would happen if Republicans don’t pay nor where the money would go.
GOP walkout in Oregon Senate now in 5th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The longest-ever walkout in the Oregon Legislature completed its fourth week on Wednesday as the enforceability of a ballot measure that would disqualify the boycotters from immediate reelection appeared in doubt.
Boycotting Oregon senators believe loophole will allow them to win another term
Conservative lawmakers have hired a prominent attorney to argue that the wording of Ballot Measure 113 does not do what voters thought it did when they passed it last year.
Why we're denying quorum in Oregon's Senate
We are two of the 13 Oregon state senators denying quorum, thereby preventing the legislative chamber from holding votes on legislation.
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Ambiguity in Constitutional Change Penalizing Lawmakers for Walkouts May Factor Into Looming Legal Battle
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Secretary of State Acknowledges Ambiguity in Measure 113 Amendment and Asks DOJ for Clarification