February 11, 2008 - 12:16pm
SecState Candidates Split on Senate Bill
By Lauren LafaroThe Oregon Senate today passed a bill that reflects the national debate on immigration so prevalent this primary season, a bill which would require more stringent identification in order to obtain a driver’s license.
The bill—an extension of Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s executive order—was passed by a vote of 23-7. The seven members of the opposition included three of the four state senators who are candidates for Secretary of State; Sens. Brad Avakian, Kate Brown, and Vicki Walker. Sen. Rick Metsger was the only Secretary of State candidate who voted in favor of the bill.
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