The state senators have too many unexcused absences after participating with other conservatives in a walkout to protest Democrats' proposals.
Three members of Oregon’s State Senate are unable to seek reelection as conservatives have staged a walkout in protest of several Democratic-led proposals.
In November, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendmentthat stipulates lawmakers are banned from seeking reelection if they have 10 or more unexcused absences from floor sessions in a single term. On social media, Linthicum called the measure supported by nearly two-thirds of Oregon voters last November “unconstitutional.”
Oregon has a lawthat requires bills have at least a 60 in the Flesch reading-ease test. Lower numbers mean the language is more complex and harder to comprehend. But Democrats say it’s the Republicans and Boquist who are not following the law. Majority Leader Kate Lieber said Republicans have an obligation to continue showing up in order for the Senate to have a quorum.
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