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"After 34 long years since this was first introduced, Oregon lawmakers have overwhelmingly said no to discrimination," said Bryan Boyd, communications director for Basic Rights Oregon. "We should all be proud that Oregon is one step closer to being fair and equal for all of its citizens, no matter if they are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender."