Category Legislature
How Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad changed his mind to vote for abortion, gender-affirming care bill
The lone Republican to vote for the measure said talking with doctors and parents of trans kids persuaded him to support HB 2002.
Senators get a three-day break from floor sessions amid GOP-led walkout
Legislative leaders will have a three-day weekend to try to end the Republican-led walkout that has prevented the Senate from voting on bills for nine consecutive days. The Senate on Thursday failed to reach the two-thirds quorum needed to conduct business. Eighteen senators were present…
Legislative proposal aims to streamline virtual charter school process
Oregon advocates support House Bill 3204 which is tentatively scheduled for a Senate committee vote this week.
Oregon GOP-led Senate walkout enters third day
Senate President Rob Wagner urges absent senators to return to work.
Bill to allow self-serve at gas stations advances
Oregon and New Jersey are the only states with self-service restrictions.
Oregon Senate Republicans, Independent stage walkout as divisive bills await votes
GOP leader blamed difficult-to-read bill summaries for Republicans skipping a scheduled floor session.
Oregon House passes divisive firearms bill that would reshape the state’s gun regulations
House Bill 2005 passed along party lines and now faces a Senate vote.
Some Oregon bills skip committee hearings. Legislative Republicans say that needs to change.
Democrats who control the Legislature say the system isn’t ideal, but it’s worked this way for a long time.
Kotek presses to divert money from Oregon reserves on 100th day in office
The calls highlight the first major conflict between the new governor and legislative Democrats, who called for conservative budgets.