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By constitution, the Legislative short Session runs 35 days during even years (2018). This year, the legislature finished its business in 28 days — the shortest short session to date. The pace was quick and hurried. I’m glad I was able to accomplish good things for Klamath and Lake counties in this brief time.
Read MoreStatements by Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem). This session surprised me. I was worried that we were over-committed, doing too much. But we just adjourned eight days before the constitutional deadline. We passed significant legislation, most with bipartisan support.
Read MoreThe Oregon House of Representatives adjourned the 2018 legislative short session, “sine die,” today. Over the course of the 27-day session, Oregon House Democrats advanced key legislation that will build a better future for every Oregonian.
Read MoreOregon lawmakers adjourned the 2018 legislative session today, a full eight days ahead of the constitutional deadline of March 11th. Despite Democrats' claims of bipartisanship, many substantial policy changes were forced through this shorter than average short session.
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