The special session of the Oregon Legislature has been delayed two weeks because Sen. Chris Gorsek, D-Gresham, remains excused for medical reasons and he needs to be present to ensure a package of transportation funding bills passes.

A third reading and debate on the bills sponsored by Gov. Tina Kotek was paused on Sept. 2 until Sept. 17. The Oregon Senate will convene on Sept. 3 to formally reschedule votes on the bills.

"The postponement will allow our esteemed colleague to join us in passing the transportation measure he has worked so long to shape," said Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, D-Portland.

Gorsek was co-chair of the transportation committee during the regular session before he resigned after a confrontation with Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis, R-Albany. According to the Se

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