Post by Logan on Feb 16, 2016 3:17:10 GMT -6
SALEM — The Oregon House approved a bill Monday that removes a two-year residency requirement for recreational marijuana producers, processors and retailers, but first lawmakers had to read the bill.
Aloud.
All 51 pages.
The extraordinary narration — which after a few minutes made for an effective sleep aid — resulted from a rarely used procedural move deployed by Republicans during the Legislature's 35-day session:
Each bill must be read aloud, in its entirety, no matter how long it takes.
Read more: www.oregonlive.com/marijuana/index.ssf/2016/02/oregon_house_passes_bill_that.html
Aloud.
All 51 pages.
The extraordinary narration — which after a few minutes made for an effective sleep aid — resulted from a rarely used procedural move deployed by Republicans during the Legislature's 35-day session:
Each bill must be read aloud, in its entirety, no matter how long it takes.
Read more: www.oregonlive.com/marijuana/index.ssf/2016/02/oregon_house_passes_bill_that.html