Oregon Supreme Court Bars Walkout Senators from Re-election Bids 🇺🇸
Channel: News Scope
Date: 2024-02-02

In this video, we will report on the Oregon Supreme Court's ruling that 10 Republican senators who walked out of the 2023 legislative session are disqualified from running for re-election this year or in 2026. The ruling is based on Measure 113, a voter-approved amendment that aimed to prevent legislative walkouts by imposing consequences for lawmakers who miss 10 or more floor sessions. The Republicans argued that the measure's wording allowed them to run for another term after their current one, but the court rejected their interpretation and sided with the Secretary of State, who said the measure's intent was to bar them from the immediate next term. The ruling could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Oregon Senate, where Democrats currently hold a 16-14 majority. Watch this video to learn more about the ruling, the walkout, and the measure.

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