Oregon Legal Research BlogIf you’re a member of an association of owners (aka HOA) and want to learn about how the Oregon Legislature makes laws, here are two bills just for…
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Statutory Interpretation and Legislative Intent
Think about this interesting debate (and nicely written blog post) while you’re reading the new book on Interpreting Oregon Law: “Judges Calabresi and Easterbrook Face Off on How…
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Oregon Legislature: Joint Oregon Elder Abuse Work Group
Oregon Legislature: Joint Interim Task Force On Oregon Elder Abuse Prevention Work Group (2014 HB 2205) Look for details of 2014 and 2015 hearings and work groups: at…
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Oregon Legislative Bill Tracking via Oregonlive
Liz alerts me to the Oregonlive Track a Bill service. For the average Jo(e), it sure is easier to use (though not more comprehensive) than the Legislature’s (official)…
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Session Law (Oregon Laws) vs. Codes (Oregon Revised Statutes)
…and resolutions adopted during each regular or special session of the Legislative Assembly. Oregon Laws also contains measures referred by the Legislative Assembly or proposed by initiative petition and enacted…
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Legislative Revision Records Online at State Archives
At the State Archives web site: * Criminal Law Revision Commission Records, 1967-1972 * Interim Committee on Judiciary Records (Oregon Motor Vehicle Code revision) 1973-1974 Interim * Probate…
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Public Workshop Offered on Oregon’s Legislative Process (2/18/13)
The Legislature’s press release for this event can be found under the date February 11, 2013. “When: Monday, February 18, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m….
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Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator Program: 2014 legislative changes
Read about the changes to the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator program for people with “inadequate resources,” e.g. people without relatives or friends willing or able to serve…
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The Other Lottery (not Shirley): Selecting Presidents, Legislators, and Judges By Lottery
A recent (Season 5) Malcolm Gladwell Revisionist History podcast reminded me that there is a long history of elections by lottery. (Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell, The Powerball Revolution, Season…
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A Reading List for People Planning to “Occupy” Public Property
…Read a Book, Read the Law: The history of protest goes back to the beginning of human time (check out the Flintstones if you doubt me). So, if you plan…