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Senate committee hears hours of mixed testimony on HB 41 45, a Measure 114 implementation bill
Summary
A public hearing on House Bill 41 45 drew dozens of in‑person and online witnesses. Supporters called the bill a necessary technical fix to implement Ballot Measure 114; opponents warned it would raise fees, delay access to firearms and concentrate venue for lawsuits in Marion County.
The Senate committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 41 45, a bill that the sponsors say clarifies and delays parts of Ballot Measure 114’s implementation while opponents said it will burden law‑abiding Oregonians.
Supporters, including State Senator Lisa Reynolds, said the bill provides needed operational time, funding and technical fixes to implement the 2022 voter‑passed measure. "We need increased time to prepare, increased fees to run this system, a permit to purchase system, which we know will save lives," Reynolds said. Legislative staff described the bill as delaying…
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