SB 261 Restrictions for Legislator’s unexcused absences

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee on 06-26-21
Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB261
Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/SRULES/Overview

This bill prohibits members of Legislative Assembly from soliciting or using contributions to pay fines or legal expenses, replace salary, defray expenses or otherwise compensate members for monetary losses incurred as result of unexcused absences from sessions of Legislative Assembly.

Personal Choice and Responsibility
Prohibits rural areas from supporting their cause being represented when it’s the only means to be heard in dire situations when livelihood and the economy is at stake.

Limited Government
This is bullying at the political level that they won’t allow in schools.

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