$2 billion budget bump: Oregon GOP walkout stalls two-year funding plan amid rosy revenue forecast
Associated Press
23-05-17 22:50
Oregon’s latest state revenue forecast far exceeded expectations, giving lawmakers more money for a two-year budget that’s due in June, but a walkout by Senate Republicans has jeopardised the process, and they show no signs of planning to return to their chamber. A walkout in early May saw the Senate short of a quorum, which requires at least two-thirds of members to be present, with Republican Minority Leader Sen. Tim Knopp complaining about Democrats’ bills, including abortion and gender-affirming care. Oregon Public Broadcasting reported that lawmakers have about $2bn more to spend over the next two years than expected.