One of the Republicans who filed a complaint about the handling of excused absences, Sen. Lynn Findley, called the Senate president a “dictator” and called the committee process a “sham.”

Senators deemed ineligible for re-election following a Republican-led walkout include Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer, who represents north Salem.

Democrats agreed to water down bills on abortion and firearms, ending the Senate boycott that started May 3.

Most legislative Democrats have signed onto a constitutional referral to address walkouts proposed by Reps. Khanh Pham and David Gomberg, though its prospects of passing this session are dim.

Bills to help wildfire response, expand health care access and prevent homelessness for Oregonians remain in jeopardy as neither side budges over a month after the Republican walkout began.

Bills that would help Oregon crime victims, prevent drug overdoses and pay for public defenders await action as the GOP-led walkout continues.

Republicans plan to challenge the constitutional amendment in court that voters approved last year to prevent walkouts from halting legislative work.