Jerry Dove
06-10-2002, 08:49 PM
I have had a lot of calls wanting to know when the special session will be. It was set for Wed. but now not sure. Will post as soon as we know anything. Watch the paper, and news. Jen also will post on the front. Thanks Jerry
Here it is!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2002
Contact:
Bob Applegate
(503) 378-6496
Jon Coney
(503) 378-6169
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SESSION
Governor John Kitzhaber today called the Oregon Legislature back to Salem on Wednesday, June 12, for a special session to rebalance the state's 2001-2003 budget.
In announcing the special session, the third this year, the Governor called on the Legislature to craft a budget-balancing plan that has the support of both parties and will gain acceptance with voters.
"The answer may lie somewhere between the plan I proposed last week and the plan put forward by the Republican leadership," the Governor said. "While a compromise will, in all likelihood, leave a significant revenue shortfall for the next governor and the next Legislature, it would represent something with solid bipartisan support. And that, in itself, would be a significant step in the right direction."
The Governor called the special session after conferring with legislative leaders over the weekend. The timing of the session recognizes that the Legislature needs to act by Friday on a cigarette tax increase or lose additional revenue, that local school districts need to make their budget decisions by July 1 and that some legislators have commitments next week.
The State of Oregon has a projected shortfall of $870 million in the current 2001- 2003 biennium. In addition, tentative budget projections point to an additional deficit of over $1.3 billion in the 2003-2005 biennium.
Special Session 3 Proclamation
Jerry Dove
06-10-2002, 09:01 PM
Pete. thank you!! I fished all day today and had not heard the news. I will check on the schedule tomorrow. Jerry.