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Senate Republicans walked out for a second day in a row Thursday.

Democrats in the Oregon House passed a sweeping bill intended to guarantee access to abortion and gender-affirming care Monday evening.

The bill stands in opposition to legislation in Republican-led states blocking access and criminalizing care

“This offers an Oregon solution to an urgent nationwide problem and will make our community safer while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners and giving high regard to Oregon’s heritage and culture of hunting and recreation,” said Rep. Lisa Reynolds, D-Portland.

Democrats in the Oregon House passed a sweeping bill intended to guarantee access to abortion and gender-affirming care Monday evening after a grueling day of debate and parliamentary motions from Republicans who adamantly oppose the measure.

House Bill 2002 B, which is set for a vote by the House on Monday, allows a minor of any age to have an abortion without parental consent – stripping parental rights and putting youth at risk, write Oregon Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp and Oregon House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson. The bill also expands the use of taxpayer dollars to fund irreversible sex-changing treatments for those as young as 15 - also without parental consent.

Middle schools in Portland are facing a student behavior crisis and need more dedicated staff to help navigate the issues, according to a letter sent this month to Portland Public Schools’ district leadership that was co-signed by all 15 middle school principals.

A House proposal would create a marketing board to promote whiskey, vodka, gin and other Oregon-crafted spirits.

Democrats are backing three bills that would establish a waiting period, require serial numbers on guns and raise the minimum age for purchases

Republicans want the practice to end.