For many, the expected impact to the thousands that receive Medicaid was top of mind. Hundreds of thousands of Oregonians could lose their health insurance if the bill becomes law, according to democratic leaders including Congresswoman Maxine Dexter. "Almost 200,000 Oregonians will lose their health insurance," she said.

House Bill One isn’t just a budget bill. It’s really a threat to the health and financial stability of over a million Oregonians,” said Dr. Brian Duty with OHSU and the