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Oregon House Passes Honest Pint Bill

Yesterday the Oregon House of Reps narrowly passed HB 3122, also known as the “honest pint” bill, that would give state-issued stickers to bars that serve true 16-oz pints.

Seems like the state legislature could spend their time doing more important things, but at least you’ll know when you’re getting a honest-to-God pint. Of course, this would be moot if bars would just serve pints in mason jars, the way the good lord intended.

Money quote from a state rep:

“It’s a little past 10:30 here, but it’s 5 o’clock somewhere,” said Rep. Jules Bailey, D-Portland, in opening his pitch.

Dumbass comment award:

Now you won’t get ripped off when you drink until you turn gray, ruin your marriage, lose your job, drive drunk etc. I can think of a number of issues that elected officials could spin their wheels on rather than feeding addiction. What’s next, making sure you don’t get shorted buying meth? Now lets hear from all the alcoholics applauding this nonsense.

Clap, clap clap! Thanks to OC alum Ian Spencer for the tip.

  1. CJ Ciaramella says:

    Well, the way I see it, I would rather the Oregon legislature waste time. I mean, we’ve seen the results when they get their heads together and actually work on something.

    There’s nothing scarier than an effective, time-efficient government.

  2. Sakaki says:

    Vote these guys out. They are wasting our time.

  3. nike urbanism duk says:

    Next bill- Let us lobby the legislature to make a honest 1/8 bill next. Anyone who sells a skimpy 50 bag of weed gets the death sentence. Those people in Salem are so full of shit it is not even funny anymore.

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