Republicans sue over interpretation of voter-approved Oregon law meant to thwart legislative walkouts

Portland lawyer John DiLorenzo has taken on the case, arguing that Measure 113’s wording does not align with the Oregon Secretary of State’s interpretation.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A voter-approved measure meant to curb the power of legislative walkouts in Oregon will soon be put to the test in court. A lawsuit filed on behalf of multiple Republican lawmakers argues that Measure 113 has not been properly interpreted by the Oregon Secretary of State — an effort to allow those lawmakers another uninterrupted term in office.

With Democrats firmly in control of both the Oregon House and Senate, Republicans have used walkouts a number of times within

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