{"id":2098515,"date":"2023-11-14T13:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-lawmakers-tell-gov-tina-kotek-to-call-state-of-emergency-over-measure-110\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T13:43:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:43:24","slug":"oregon-lawmakers-tell-gov-tina-kotek-to-call-state-of-emergency-over-measure-110","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-lawmakers-tell-gov-tina-kotek-to-call-state-of-emergency-over-measure-110\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon lawmakers tell Gov. Tina Kotek to call state of emergency over Measure 110"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foregon-lawmakers-tell-gov-tina-kotek-to-call-state-of-emergency-over-measure-110%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2098515&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Oregon State Senators Push for State of Emergency Over Drug Decriminalization<\/h2>\n<p>State senators in Oregon are\u200b urging\u200b Governor \u200cTina Kotek to declare a\u200c state of emergency regarding a measure passed three years\u2064 ago that decriminalized small \u200damounts of illicit drugs. In addition, Senate Republicans are\u200d calling for\u2064 a special session to address the \u200bstate&#8217;s \u2062drug crisis. So far, the lawmakers have not received a response from the governor.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Measure 110&#8217;s Impact\u2063 on Oregonians<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Measure 110\u200c has failed Oregonians, and the majority of\u2062 people \u2064want\u2063 change,&#8221;\u200c stated GOP state Senator David Brock Smith. He expressed concerns about the decriminalization of drug possession, the lack of incarceration, and\u200b forced\u2063 treatment, which he believes have led to a significant increase in drug use,\u2062 addiction, homelessness, \u2062and overall \u2062crime rates. Smith argues that Measure 110 has compromised the safety of residents by reducing the deterrent\u2062 effect \u200bof law enforcement and their ability to make arrests.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which reduced \u200bpenalties for drug possession to\u2064 a maximum fine of $100 and eliminated all criminal charges for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nurse-dead-4-others-injured-in-shooting-at-minn-clinic\/\" title=\"Nurse dead, 4 others injured in shooting at Minn. clinic\">possessing small amounts<\/a> of drugs. The measure received 58% of the \u2063vote and allocated a portion of marijuana revenue to\u200d fund\u200d drug addiction recovery programs throughout the state.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Addressing the\u200d Urgency<\/h3>\n<p>A letter signed by 11 Republican state senators and \u2062one independent emphasizes the urgency\u2062 of\u2063 the situation. It states that since the implementation of Measure 110,\u200d drug overdoses have increased\u200d by 61%, \u2064and fentanyl overdoses have risen by nearly 600%. These \u2063statistics are based \u200don testimony from Rachael Banks, the Public \u200bHealth Director \u2062at the Oregon Health Authority, who highlighted the alarming rise\u2062 in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fentanyl-deaths-skyrocket-becoming-nations-leading-killer-for-adults-age-18-45\/\" title=\"Fentanyl Deaths Skyrocket, Becoming Nation\u2019s Leading Killer For Adults Age 18-45\">fentanyl-related deaths<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl deaths have\u200b been on the rise for \u2064the past\u200b decade. In 2019, there\u2064 were \u206336,359 overdose deaths \u200cinvolving synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, and this number increased to 70,601 in 2021,\u200b as reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2064a study \u200bfrom New York University Grossman School of Medicine \u200bfound \u2064no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-lawmakers-tell-gov-tina-kotek-to-call-state-of-emergency-over-measure-110\/\" title=\"Oregon lawmakers tell Gov. Tina Kotek to call state of emergency over Measure 110\">evidence linking fatal drug\u200c overdose rates<\/a> to decriminalization \u2064in 13 states with\u2063 similar policies, a majority \u200bof Oregonians still support \u2063repealing Measure 110. A survey conducted\u2062 by Emerson College Polling revealed \u2063that 56% of registered voters in Oregon prefer to\u2062 repeal the law. The Rainier City Council also recently \u200dvoted in favor of \u200drepealing the provisions in Measure 110.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner has reached out to Governor \u2062Kotek&#8217;s office \u2062for \u2063comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more\u200c from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b How effective has Measure \u200b110 been\u200d in diverting individuals struggling with addiction towards treatment rather than punishment?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  T the state of emergency is necessary to address these escalating issues.<\/p>\n<p>Measure 110, also known as the Drug Addiction\u2063 Treatment and \u200cRecovery\u2062 Act, was passed in November 2020, making Oregon the first state in the\u2063 United \u200cStates \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-bill-decriminalizing-psychedelics-heads-to-state-assembly\/\" title=\"Calif. bill decriminalizing psychedelics heads to State Assembly\">decriminalize small amounts<\/a> \u2062of illicit drugs, such\u200d as heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The measure replaced criminal charges for drug possession with citations and mandatory attendance at addiction recovery centers. Its aim was to divert individuals struggling with addiction towards treatment instead of punishment.<\/p>\n<p>However, Senator David Brock Smith, along with other state\u200b senators, believes that Measure 110 has not achieved its \u200dintended \u200dgoals. He argues that the\u2064 decriminalization of\u2063 drug possession has\u2062 led to an increased availability of drugs in\u2064 the state, \u200dperpetuating \u2063addiction rather than addressing it. Smith further contends that \u2062the lack of incarceration for drug offenses has removed \u200cthe consequences that may discourage drug use.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the forced treatment aspect of Measure 110 has raised concerns among critics. Smith argues that mandatory treatment may not be effective for individuals who \u2062are not\u200c ready or willing to seek help. He asserts that evidence-based treatment options\u200b must \u2064be available for those struggling with \u2062addiction, rather than being forced into programs that may not suit their needs.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of Measure 110 can be seen in the rising drug use, \u2062addiction, homelessness, and\u2062 crime rates in Oregon.\u2063 Critics argue that the \u2062measure \u200chas \u200cinadvertently enabled drug dealers and traffickers to operate more freely without fear\u2063 of severe consequences. With the lack of incarceration, drug offenders are not deterred from \u200dengaging in illegal\u200c activities, resulting in an increase in crime.<\/p>\n<p>In light of these concerning developments, state senators are urging Governor Tina Kotek to declare a state of emergency. This move\u2063 would allow for additional\u2062 resources and funding \u200cto be \u200ballocated towards combating drug addiction, providing comprehensive treatment options, and addressing the\u200b underlying causes of drug use and homelessness.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Senate Republicans \u200bare calling for a special session to address the state&#8217;s drug crisis. They believe that immediate action must be taken to address the pressing issues faced\u200c by Oregonians, and\u200b a special session would allow for a focused \u2063and intensive discussion on potential solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the Senate Republicans&#8217; push for \u200ba state of emergency and \u200da special session, there has been no response from Governor Kotek thus far.\u2064 It remains uncertain whether\u2063 she will take action \u200bin response to the mounting concerns regarding Measure 110.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064conclusion, the \u2063push by Oregon\u200b State Senators for a state of emergency over\u2063 drug decriminalization highlights the challenges\u200c and unintended \u2063consequences that have arisen since the\u200c implementation of Measure 110. With\u200d rising drug\u2063 use, addiction rates, and crime,\u2064 it is\u2063 vital for \u2062the state government to reassess the\u200b impact of\u2062 the measure and \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-cancels-6-million-barrel-order-to-refill-strategic-petroleum-reserve\/\" title=\"Biden cancels 6M barrel order for Strategic Petroleum Reserve.\">explore alternative strategies<\/a>\u200c to address the\u2062 challenges posed by\u2064 drug addiction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oregon state senators are pushing Gov. Tina Kotek (D-OR) to declare a state of emergency over a state measure that passed three years ago decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs. State Senate Republicans are also asking Kotek to convene a special session to address the state\u2019s drug crisis. State Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp confirmed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2098516,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2098515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2098515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2098515"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2098515\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2098516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2098515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2098515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2098515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}