Oregon House Votes to Roll Back Drug Decriminalization Measure 110
TL;DR
The Oregon House passed House Bill 4002 in a bipartisan 51-7 vote, making minor drug possession a misdemeanor crime and signaling a potential end to the state's experiment with decriminalization. The emotional proceedings reflected a shift in sentiment, with four Democrats and three Republicans voting against the measure, while two lawmakers were excused.
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- Measure 110 rollback passes House: Oregonians ‘ready for this misguided experiment to be over’ OregonLive
- In first vote, committee passes controversial bill that would unwind Measure 110 • Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon Capital Chronicle
- Oregon House votes to end drug decriminalization KGW.com
- Oregon House passes bill to recriminalize possession of hard drugs, changes Measure 110 KATU
- Oregon takes massive step toward recriminalizing drug possession Oregon Public Broadcasting
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