COVID + Oregon Lege. Education Funding. No Lobbyists. No Verbal Public Testimony.

Times are a changing. Oregon held a special session to provide for public education funding in light of reduced revenue due to COVID.

What were the Ground Rules for the Oregon Special Session with COVID safety requirements?

• Capitol closed to the public
• No lobbyists or special interests permitted in the Capitol
• No verbal public testimony. Public testimony was submitted in writing
• Committees met virtually
• Votes taken in person in the Chamber

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