This was and still is an interesting report, for those so inclined, from the 2006 Public Commission on the Oregon Legislature:
A Blueprint for a 21st Century Legislature, Public Commission on the Oregon Legislature, November 2006
Listen to a Portland City Club presentation on the Report.
Visit the State Archives “Landmark Legislative Bills by Subject” website to find the following:
“Oregon Minimum Wage Law Records
1967 HB 1340 Introduction
Six hours is barely enough time to teach Legislative History 101, but you can still join in the (admittedly wonkish) fun on October 23rd, 2015:
“Oregon Legislative History: Research and Time Management Tips from the Experts”
Legislators, lawyers, law students, paralegals, librarians and other legal researchers are welcome to attend or purchase the course materials.
Betcha didn’t know these ethical (and legal) lapses were chronicled so thoroughly. Visit the Department of Defense DoD Guidance website for a link to the Encyclopedia.
We love hearing about other excellent public law libraries that serve the legal community and the public decade after decade after decade …. The need never seems to end:
Harris County Law Library turns 100
“On October 1, 2015, the Harris County Law Library will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, we have planned a Centennial Celebration focusing on our century of service to the Houston legal community and our bright future promoting open and equal access to justice for all. We would like to invite all of you to join us in our celebration! Although a trip to Texas may not be in the cards for everyone, please know that you are certainly welcome to join us if you are in Houston on October 1. Additionally, you can help us celebrate remotely by visiting our Centennial Digital Exhibit.”
News from the Oregon State Law Librarian:
“In addition to the EBSCO Legal Information Reference Center, all Oregon residents have access to Fastcase. Please click on https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Public/Oregon/login.aspx and register as a new user. Content includes the United States Code, revised statutes, regulations, attorney general opinions, and caselaw for Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Also included are archived statutes and session laws from HeinOnline.”
Link to the State of Oregon Law Library’s Resource page for many more research resources.
Oregon Legal Research Blog