Oregon lawmakers are deciding whether to make changes to the state’s landmark drug decriminalization law, Measure 110. A bipartisan committee has been meeting since October to hear testimony from law enforcement, substance use disorder experts and treatment providers. Democratic state lawmakers recently put forth a proposal that would recriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs. Republicans have introduced their own proposal, which includes harsher penalties for possession and public drug use.

We recently heard about the Democratic proposal, and now we turn to the Republican one. Rep. Jeff Helfrich represents Hood River and leads the House Republican Caucus. He joins us to talk about the Republican plan for M110 and other priorities for the upcoming short session.