Rep. Megan Blanksma (R-Hammett) introduced the bill to eliminate 'affirmative defense.' It also requires abortions for rape or incest to occur in first trimester.
In other news, a legislative package aimed at supporting the state's semiconductor industry took a step forward; Eugene will soon roll out its first e-scooter rental program; and more.
House Republicans Thursday voted to eliminate the legislature’s only bipartisan committee and put the branch’s independent watchdog under partisan control.