BRO live-blogs the votes on SB2 and HB2007

Over at the BRO Blog, they're live-blogging what's happening on the floor of the Oregon House today - where they're voting on anti-discrimination legislation SB 2 and HB 2007.

At 11:37 a.m., HB 2007 passed the Oregon House with 34 yes votes -- all 31 Democrats plus Republicans Vicki Berger, Chuck Burley, and Bob Jenson.

Update: At 1:33 p.m., SB 2 passed the Oregon House with 35 yes votes. Both bills go to the Senate for final passage.

Head on over to the BRO Blog and stay tuned. Discuss over there.

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BRO live-blogs the votes on SB2 and HB2007

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