Oregon Democratic senators say they will fine Republicans 5 a day for walkout
After a month of trying to broker a deal, Senate Democrats are trying another way to compel Republicans back to the Legislature: fining them $325 a...
June 5, 2023
3:28 AM
After a month of trying to broker a deal, Senate Democrats are trying another way to compel Republicans back to the Legislature: fining them $325 a day. Democrats tried this strategy once before during the 2019 legislative walkout, but quickly abandoned that plan. It became apparent how legally difficult it would be to issue such unprecedented fines. On Thursday, Senate Democrats did not say how they plan to bill their colleagues, what would happen if Republicans don't pay nor where the money would go.
Lauren Dake