Healthy Democracy News and Updates

Citizens' Initiative Review bill signed by Governor!
 

For Immediate Release

A Win for Oregon Voters: How Everyday Citizens are being Re-Engaged in the Initiative Process

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Great Support from the Statesman Journal

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Wednesday, June 17th

Never underestimate the wisdom of Oregon voters. That is a guiding premise behind an experiment in having a group of citizens critique proposed ballot measures.

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June 17th, 2009
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Citizens' Initiative Review Bill Passes the Senate!

Yesterday, June 16th, HB 2895A passed the Oregon State Senate by a vote of 23-7!

Great thanks and congratulations are in order for Sen. Rick Metsger, who carried the Bill on the Senate floor and had this to say about the successful legislation:

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