Thread by @dirquez

New: There’s a new proposed Oregon congressional map. We might well see a deal today. It’s currently unclear. #orpol #orleg

I have been told the state Senate is prepared to come in this afternoon if the House can find agreement. The Senate had formally adjourned but would need to pass changed map #orpol #orleg

Here's the map. An initial analysis suggests this could lead to a 4-2 split in the state's Congressional districts -- not the 5-1 split Democrats had been insistent on. Still looking at it. #orpol #orleg

oregonlegislature.gov/redistricting/…

Here's how Dave's Redistricting sees the map. The super light district in the middle is almost a straight up swing seat. The new map changes the much criticized district that united Portland and Bend and would have been deep blue. #orpol #orleg

House Speaker Tina Kotek takes the lectern in the House to say that both parties are reviewing the new maps, and she hopes to get them through a House committee today. House recessed until 10a. #orpol #orleg

Here's more on the latest attempt at a redistricting deal. The House is now in recess until 1pm. We'll find out then if Republicans are going to show up or block the plan. #orleg #orpol

opb.org/article/2021/0…

The key sticking point right now seems to be this: Even though the new map makes CD5 more of a swing district, U.S. Rep Kurt Schrader has power of incumbency, and inclusion of Bend means it's likely to grow more blue over time. Rs might worry it's still a 5-1 map. #orleg #orpol

In a committee hearing on the new congressional proposal, @BoshartDavisAg does not sound like much has changed for Rs:

"At the end of the day this is the same outcome, maybe just a little more dressed up than the previous blatantly gerrymandered map."

#orleg #orpol

@BoshartDavisAg With three mins to go before a scheduled floor session, there are not Republicans in evidence in the Capitol. #orleg #orpol

I think I see Rep. Ron Noble, R-McMinnville. But even with all Ds present (they aren't today) up to two Republicans can show up without the House reaching quorum. #orpol #orleg

Speaker Tina Kotek gavels in the floor session. No quorum. #orpol #orleg

Should note: There are 33 lawmakers present (40 required for quorum). 17 have excused absences, many of them Republicans. 10 are currently marked absent. #orleg

Under House rules, lawmakers can be fined $500 a day if their unexcused absence means the chamber did not achieve quorum. Lawmakers on both sides question whether that's even enforceable. It's a newish rule. #orpol #orleg

"We will stay under verification of quorum until something changes," says Speaker Tina Kotek. It's not at all apparent something is about to change. #orpol #orleg

Story: Oregon House Republicans boycott redistricting session, claiming maps are unfair
#orpol #orleg

opb.org/article/2021/0…

While we're all sitting here, doing nothing, Senate President Peter Courtney enters the House chamber to chat with Speaker Kotek. Senators have been waiting all day to hear whether they'll be required to come back to the Capitol. Unclear if Courtney is negotiating. #orleg #orpol