Oregon Legal Research BlogI have written often about the wonderful Oregon Legislative Liaisons, but sadly they are no more. Instead, you need to visit the Legislature’s Support and Contact Information website ,…
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Oregon Measure 50 (1997?) and the Fabulous Legislative Liaisons
We love the Oregon Legislature’s Legislative Liaisons, at 503-986-1000! They are helpful, friendly, and have senses of humor. Wowsers! (And this is not an easy job I am sure,…
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Oregon Legislative History: How and Where (but not why)
If you need to know the legislative history of an Oregon statute, please remember: You need to know something about how a bill becomes a law. The Citizen’s…
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Affordable Care Act: Legislative Histories: Not for the Fainthearted or the Lazy
How many legislators know how to compile a legislative history? My guess is not many. But they have many skills the rest of us lack, but need. Who among…
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Oregon Legislative History: Exhibits and Minutes
If you need to know the legislative history of a Oregon statute, please remember: 1) Prior to 1995, Legislative Minutes and Exhibits were microfilmed. The microfilm isn’t complete, and…
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Oregon Legislative Hearing Minutes: A Reminder
In these opening days of the 2011 Oregon Legislative Session, a reminder is in order, especially for people who know they will likely have to compile a legislative history…
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Oregon Council on Court Procedures (OCCP): Legislative and Administrative History of Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP)
…the ORS, between Chapters 11 and 12, you’ll need to wait for another OLR blog post. I asked Legislative Counsel this question not long ago but have yet to…
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Oregon Constitution in Small Bites: Bite #14 (Article IV, Legislative Department, Sections 2-6)
Links to Previous Bites can be found here at, “Oregon Consitution in Small Bites: So Far“ Today: Oregon Constitution in Small Bites: Bite #14 (Article IV, Legislative Department, Sections…
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Say Farewell to Oregon Legislative History “Minutes” Online
The online legislative history “minutes” heretofore* on the Oregon State Archives web page, courtesy of the Oregon State Legislature and the Legislative Administrative Committee, will henceforth* not be available…
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The Secret Life of Oregon Legislative History
Compiling a legislative history is not as dull as it sounds. Sure there is some slogging but the treasure troves are often off those beaten paths. If you want…