Oregonian: “If the state Senate approves the landmark plan, Oregon would join seven other states with paid family or medical leave, Williamson said. That seemed likelihood, given House Bill 2005 was negotiated by businesses and paid leave advocates.”
“But it was thrown into doubt this week when Senate Republicans staged their second walkout this session, this time to block a scheduled vote on a climate change bill.”
“Republicans’ absence could kill not only that carbon-capping plan, House Bill 2020, but also paid family medical leave and a slew of other policy proposals, since any bills that have not passed both chambers would be wiped out after the June 30 state constitutional deadline for the Legislature to adjourn.”
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