The amendment says a lawmaker is not allowed to run “for the term following the election after the member’s current term is completed.” The senators claimed the amendment meant they could seek another term, since a senator’s term ends in January while elections are held the previous November. They argue the penalty doesn’t take effect immediately, but rather, after they’ve served another term.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/01/oregon-supreme-court-gop-walkout-00139079

Nice try with the semantics you little turds