Ore. State Legislature: House Democrats Reject Legislation to Reform Measure 110, Put Victims Before Criminals, Bolster Public Safety
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 17, 2023:
In recognition of National Police Week and in response to Oregon's drug crisis, House Republicans attempted to withdraw four pieces of legislation to prioritize public safety and Measure 110 reform. Democratic committee chairs never advanced these bills in committee. The Democratic majority voted each bill down on the floor, despite bipartisan support on three of the four votes.< . . .
In recognition of National Police Week and in response to Oregon's drug crisis, House Republicans attempted to withdraw four pieces of legislation to prioritize public safety and Measure 110 reform. Democratic committee chairs never advanced these bills in committee. The Democratic majority voted each bill down on the floor, despite bipartisan support on three of the four votes.< . . .