Ever Wanted To See A Sine Die In Person?

Capitol Currents:

There are no guarantees of anything in the Oregon Legislature, but there's a better-than-middling chance of Sine Die occurring sometime this evening. Deals have been made, agendas posted. A slate of budget bills and a handful of policy bills are scheduled for committee action this afternoon. Then, the House returns to the floor at 4 and the Senate at 4:30.But since all of the remaining measures would require floor votes in both chambers in order to be sent to the governor, it's a good bet that lawmakers will be here through--and past--the dinner hour. The waning hours of most sessions are marked by long periods of sitting around waiting "for paperwork to catch up."That has the potential to be boring for casual onlookers, but lawmakers often find ways to fill the time. Sometimes they honor members who won't be returning for the next session (there are several in both chambers). Other times they pontificate on whatever crosses their mind. At any rate, when the final gavel falls it likely won't be as dramatic as it is at the end of a full-length session, but it will be a Moment nonetheless.Need more of an incentive? The parking meters outside the capitol are free after 6.

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