Oregon Legal Research BlogSo, how do you find out if a bill has become a law or where it is in the legislative process? With the Oregon Legislature in session now, take…
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Tracking a Bill through the Oregon Legislature
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Last Thoughts on Legislative Drafting and Poetry Month (April at the Law Library of Congress)
“The Unacknowledged Legislators of the World,” April 28, 2015 by Jennifer Davis (Law Library of Congress) “…. The centrality of interpretation to law and poetry is also explored…
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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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When does the 2010 Oregon Legislative Special Session Start?
…Legislative Liaisons, I need to put another word of praise in for our Oregon Legislative Liaisons, who can be contacted at 503-986-1000 (phone number at bottom of the Legislature’s homepage)….
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Book: Scalia and Garner on Judicial Persuasion
…in written briefs….…Scalia’s voice will be present in the book nonetheless, Garner says. Asked if Scalia, in advising lawyers how to persuade judges, warns against citing legislative history — one…
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April 21st Update: Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Copyright Dispute
…here. There is a long history to these disputes. If you want to read the history of legal publishing, public access, and law librarian and indendent publisher efforts to…
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Criminal Records Verification in Oregon – a Legislative Report
…The purpose of this verification process is to ensure that the individual being licensed or employed—often to work directly with vulnerable populations—does not have a criminal history that represents a…
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Oregon General Assembly (Legislature) Special Sessions: a Brief Civics Lesson
…Legislature’s switchboard (800-332-2313) or call or email a legislative librarian at the State Library of Oregon. Current Oregon Legislative (General Assembly) Special Session information can be found via the Oregon…
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History of the Bar Exam
Passing the bar exam is a requirement to become a practicing attorney. But why is that the case? The Law Library of Congress explored the history of the bar…
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Oregon History Nights: Beavers v. Ducks Sports Rivalries and Monroe Sweetland
I bet you don’t see those two subjects in the same sentence very often! The Oregon Encyclopedia (The OE), an online resource of Oregon history and culture, is partnering…