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The Secretary of the Senate is an officer of the Senate and serves as the Senate's chief legislative officer 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 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly organized on January 13, 2025.
The 2025 Regular Session of the Oregon Senate convened on January 21, 2025.
2025 Session Calendar is available by clicking here.
House Concurrent Resolution 15, establishing deadlines for the 2025 Regular Session, was adopted by the legislature on January 13, 2025.
The Senate is governed by rules adopted by the members of the Senate.
On January 13, 2025, the Rules of the Senate for the 83rd Legislative Assembly were adopted.
The Senate Rules of the 83rd Assembly, adopted January 13, 2025, are available by clicking here.
A collection of documents and guides pertaining to procedures and protocols of the Oregon Senate.
2025 Procedure for filing LC drafts
Senate's Guide to Protocol and Decorum
Member Guidebook 83rd Legislative Assembly
Senate Opening Ceremony Guidelines
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.
Note: Title of "Chief Clerk of the Senate" was changed to "Secretary of the Senate" in 1963.
* Acting secretary/clerk. † Died in office, February 18, 1937.
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:
Current Senate Seating Chart
Senate Chamber Photo Gallery
Capitol Names: Historic Names Inscribed Above the Senate Chamber
Video: Tour of the Senate Chamber
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
Historic Senate Seating Chart - Listing Members 1939-2024
Senate History Rooms - Self-Guided Tour Information
Restoration of Dr. McLoughlin's Statue Outside Senate Wing
The record of Senate action on the Governor's executive appointments and reappointments to boards, commissions and other positions requiring Senate confirmation.
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.
The Senate welcomes Honorary Pages from throughout Oregon to assist the Senate during session. The Senate's Honorary Page Program is for students 12-years-old and over. It is available during regular sessions of the Oregon Legislature. Click the link below for more information and how to apply.
Reservations for the 2025 Regular Session are now open.
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:
