February 26, 2020 •
Oregon Republican Legislators Walkout Over Climate Bill
Oregon State Capitol Building
The Oregon state legislature adjourned Tuesday after House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts in walking out. Their goal is to stop progress on controversial cap-and-trade bills designed to combat climate change. The walkout came as Republican legislators accused the majority […]
The Oregon state legislature adjourned Tuesday after House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts in walking out.
Their goal is to stop progress on controversial cap-and-trade bills designed to combat climate change.
The walkout came as Republican legislators accused the majority Democrats of attempting to rush through aggressive emissions restrictions on industry and business.
They argue the proposed limits should be placed on the ballot for voters to decide.
The House walkout came a day after Senate Republicans staged their own walkout.
This denies Democrats the two-thirds majority needed to reach a quorum.
Senate Republicans walked out twice during last year’s session over a similar cap-and-trade bill and a $1 billion a year tax for education.
The House has not declared sine die, though the session is scheduled to end March 8.
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