On this day, January 14, 1969, The Tri-Met transit district was created. Many miles, billions of dollars and tracks laid later, Tri-met has yet to turn a profit.
Also on this day, January 14, 1920, Oregon became the twenty-fifth state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which stated: "The right of citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State, on account of sex." Most Oregon women had achieved voting rights in 1912 and many had been voting since that time.
May be impossible to enforce
Yet another unnecessary burden may be placed on Oregonians if a new law is passed that has been proposed by an Oregon Democrat. The proposed legislation is related to vehicle headlight use.
Sponsored by Senator Lee Beyer (D-Eugene)
SB 166 would require the use of motor vehicle headlights at all times when vehicle is being driven on highway.
Violations would be punished by maximum fine of $1,000.
The bill does provide exceptions for vehicles equipped with daytime running lights.
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The issue of visibility seems to be the driving force behind the proposed law, but proponents may be overlooking the bigger issue of drivers just not paying attention.
Roman historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus once famously said: "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws."
Observers have noted this may be one of those instances where that saying again rings true.
Much
documented testimony on record with the state legislature seems to indicate strong opposition to this legislation from Oregonians, and it's passage doesn't seem likely. However, the legislature is still operating with the public not allowed to participate in person at the Salem capitol building.
--Bruce Armstrong| Post Date: 2021-04-09 11:14:36 | Last Update: 2021-04-09 12:42:53 |
