The Secretary of the Senate is an officer of the Senate and serves as the Senate's administrator and parliamentarian. The Secretary is elected by the 30 members of the Senate to a two-year term.
The Secretary of the Senate's Office is responsible for coordinating and documenting the actions of the Senate. In accordance with Senate Rules, the Secretary of the Senate's Office prepares the daily agenda, distributes information about measures throughout session, and keeps the Senate Journal. In addition, the Secretary of the Senate's Office assists the Senate with the confirmation of executive appointments.
The 79th Oregon Legislative Assembly organized on January 9.
The 2017 Regular Session of the Oregon Senate adjourned Sine Die on July 7. Please see the following calendar for the 2017 Interim and information regarding measure filing deadlines for the 2018 Session:
Calendar for 2017 Interim and 2018 Regular Session dates and deadlines.
Rule of proceeding for 2018 Legislative Session specified in House Concurrent Resolution 40.
The Senate welcomes Honorary Pages from throughout Oregon to assist the Senate during session. The Senate's Honorary Page Program is available to those 12-years-old and over and operates during the long legislative session in odd-numbered years.
Contact the Office of the Secretary of the Senate for more information on the Senate Honorary Page Program.
There are many words and terms unique to the legislative process. To learn more, please visit the Legislative Glossary.
In addition, for those learning about the legislative process in Oregon, please see our short video explaining the basics.
The Secretary of the Senate's Office is the guardian of Oregon's historic Senate Chamber. The Senate Chamber is a unique treasure within Oregon's State Capitol. For those interested in Oregon's historic Senate Chamber, please see the following:
Senate Chamber Photo Gallery
Capitol Names: Historic Names Inscribed Above the Senate Chamber
Video: Tour of the Senate Chamber
Historic Senate Seating Chart - Listing Members Since 1939
Senate Seating Chart - 2017 Session of the 79th Assembly
Oregon has a citizen legislature, and for over 150 years citizens from throughout Oregon have served in the State Senate. Please join us as we share the history of the Oregon State Senate, the Legislature, and the State Capitol.
Video: 1935 Oregon State Capitol Fire
Video: Oral History - Three Pieces of Advice
Video: Memorial for Sen. Debbs Potts - February 2, 2004
Video: Senate Rooms Honoring Historic Figures
Photo Gallery: Senate History Rooms
Senate History Rooms - Self-Guided Tour Information
Restoration of Dr. McLoughlin's Statue Outside Senate Wing
This photo depicts the main entrance to the Senate Chamber.
The double doors outside the Senate are closed 15 minutes prior to convening and opened 15 minutes after adjournment.
The doors remain closed while the Senate is in session. An exception is upon Sine Die adjournment, when the Senate and House typically open their chamber doors so the President and Speaker can drop the final gavel simultaneously.
Cynthia.A.Johnston@oregonlegislature.gov
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Under Senate Rule 14.15, Senators may participate in officially sanctioned fact-finding missions to learn about important issues.
Please see the Fact-Finding Mission Application & Approval Form.
The following documents include information about approved fact-finding missions:
Sustainable Mass Timber Buildings 2017
Climate Policy Fact-Finding 2017
Oregon Legislative Trade Mission to China 2016
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2016
APEC Ag and Forestry Tour 2016
OFRI Timber Harvest Tour 2016
Livestock Production Tour 2016
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2015
Oregon Legislative Trade Mission to China 2015
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2014
Silvies Valley Ranch 2014
Tour of Port of Coos Bay 2014
Internet State Policy Conference 2014
Southern Oregon Fire Season 2013 Tour
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2013
Water & Wolf Tour in Wallowa County 2013
2015-2016 Journal
2013-2014 Journal
2012 Special Session Journal
2011-2012 Journal
2009-2010 Journal
2008 Special Session Journal
2007 Journal
2005 Journal
2003 Journal
2002 Special Sessions Journal
2006, 2012 Special Sessions & 2007-2012 Executive Appointments Omnibus Journal
The record of Senate action on the Governor's executive appointments and reappointments to boards, commissions and other positions requiring Senate confirmation.
2017-2018 Interim Executive Appointments
2017 Session Executive Appointments
2015-2016 Interim Executive Appointments
2016 Session Executive Appointments
2015 Session Executive Appointments
2013-2014 Interim Executive Appointments
2014 Session Executive Appointments
2013 Session Executive Appointments
2011-2012 Interim Executive Appointments
2009-2010 Interim Executive Appointments
2007-2008 Interim Executive Appointments
