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Oregon House Votes to Roll Back Drug Decriminalization Measure 110
politics2 years ago

Oregon House Votes to Roll Back Drug Decriminalization Measure 110

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.