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How Do You Move a County Boundary in Oregon? Make a change in state law.
The Oregon legislature will consider a proposal this year to adjust the boundary between Multnomah and Washington counties so that approximately 160 acres, known as “Area 93,” would change…
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Oregon Governor calls for Special Session on Dec. 14, 2012
Read the Dec. 10, 2012, press release at the Governor’s website. Other press releases can be found at the Legislature’s website: Excerpt: “The Oregon Legislature will meet in Special…
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Oregon Constitutional Convention or Task Force?
A 2009 HB 2620 to rewrite the Oregon Constitution has been introduced, by Representative Chuck Riley: A summary from the Legislature (html or pdf): “Provides for constitutional convention in…
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Official vs. Unofficial Sources of Law (with a side of Positive Law)
…is a source that has been authorized by an official body, such as a court or a legislature. In Oregon, for example, we have the official statutes of Oregon, published…
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Emergency Legislation Shortlist: 2009 Oregon Laws with Early Effective Dates
The Oregon State Bar (OSB) has posted their Emergency Legislation Shortlist at their website: From the intro: “Bills Passed by the 2009 Oregon State Legislature With Effective Dates Earlier…
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Where are the 2009 Oregon Revised Statutes?
…enacted by the Legislature and the Governor. (Note: Oregon “Effective Date of Legislation”: “In accordance with ORS 171.022, “Except as otherwise provided in the Act, an Act of the Legislative…
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Traffic (and Driving) Tips from Washington State and Oregon Traffic Legislation Round-up
…check each bill’s number with the Legislature’s or Governor’s website to find out whether or not the bill became law. Laws about traffic, including motor vehicles, bicycles, drivers, pedestrians, law…
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Towing Complaint? Speak Out Now.
…and that you are on the side of angels (you are aren’t you?). Today’s Oregonian ran a story today about some of the towing bills before the state legislature. Hope…
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Oregon Attorney General and Legislative Leaders: A Cheap and Easy Challenge
…Revised Statutes (ORS). Is there a reason why the Legislature cannot put the superseded ORSs on the Legislature’s Bills and Laws website? Do they know how important superseded statutes, laws,…