March 7, 2022 3:30 a.m.

Following the conclusion of the 2022 session of the Oregon State Legislature, leaders from both chambers and both parties reacted to the work completed:

Senate President Peter Courtney said, “We worked hard. We passed a good budget. We fixed important problems. There were tough fights, but we all fought for Oregonians. Courtney said, “The Legislature has done its most important duty: to make the state better today than it was yesterday. I think we did ok”.

Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp said the Short Session revealed the need for balance in Salem. While strongly criticizing the Democratic agenda, Knopp said, “Even with our big disagreements, we got some good bipartisan things done for Oregon this session. Unfortunately, we left a lot of good policy on the table. Short sessions reveal priorities, and the majority’s priorities were misplaced in many cases”.

House Majority Leader Julie Fahey said, “The work accomplished this session will help us rebuild an economy that works for all Oregonians, not just the wealthiest of individuals and largest corporations, but our Main Street businesses and working families”.

House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson said, “I am proud of what Republicans accomplished this session to make life better for Oregonians across the state, but Democrats prevented us from accomplishing more”.

The session concluded three days ahead of its constitutionally mandated 35 days.