McMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) — Two Republican lawmakers in Oregon are
planning a statewide ballot initiative to repeal the landmark gay
rights law passed by the 2007 Legislature to prohibit discrimination in
housing and employment based on sexual orientation.
State Sen. Gary George and state Rep. Kim Thatcher, both of Newberg,
have submitted a ballot title to state elections officials that would
remove the gay rights law. Basic Rights Oregon officials say the
proposed initiative was expected. But they criticized the two
Republican lawmakers for their role.
