In 2022, Oregon voters passed citizen-initiated 

 (68% - 32%). Measure 113 amended the state constitution such that if any state legislator is absent more than 10 legislative sessions without permission or excuse, then the absences would be considered 

 and the legislator would be disqualified from re-election. 

The Republican Party (current minory party) has chosen to deny quorum as leverage to block legislation. Tomorrow (18 May 2023), assuming a session is held and based on current unexcused absence tallies, all but 3 Republican State Senators will be barred from re-election. The senators have committed to challenging Measure 113 in court. They argue that the measure violates the First Amendment on two basis: 

1) Measure 113 violates free speech by penalizing legislators for engaging in a form of political protest

2) Measure 113, by disqualifying electors from office, violates the right to run for and serve in elected office

Legal Memo to Basic Rights Oregon, ACLU of Oregon, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon regarding the constitutionality of Measure 113