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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.

Legislative Calendar

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The 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly organized on January 9, 2023.

The 2023 Regular Session of the Oregon State Senate began on January 17, 2023 and adjourned sine die at 4:26 PM on June 25, 2023.

The 2024 Regular Session of the Oregon State Senate began on February 5, 2024 and adjourned sine die on March 7, 2024.

2024 Interim Calendar is available by clicking here.

Important Dates for the 2025 Regular Session

December 13, 2024: Prefiling deadline for senators, the Executive and Judicial Branch.

January 13, 2025: Organizational day(s) include oaths of office for newly elected senators; election of Senate officers; introduction (first reading) of pre-session filed measures; adoption of Senate Rules.

January 21, 2025: 2025 Regular Session convenes.

House Concurrent Resolution 206, establishing pre-session filing deadlines for the 2025 Session, was adopted by the legislature on March 7, 2024.

Senate Rules

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The Senate is governed by rules adopted by the members of the Senate.

On January 9, 2023, the Rules of the Senate for the 82nd Legislative Assembly were adopted. Amendments were adopted on June 24, 2023 and February 8, 2024.

The Senate Rules of the 82nd Assembly, as amended on June 24, 2023, and February 8, 2024, are available by clicking here.

Senate Procedure and Protocol

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A collection of documents and guides pertaining to procedures and protocols of the Oregon Senate. 2024 Procedure for filing LC drafts Senate's Guide to Protocol and Decorum

Learning the Legislative Process

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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.

Historical Listing of Secretaries and Chief Clerks of the Oregon Senate

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Note: Title of "Chief Clerk of the Senate" was changed to "Secretary of the Senate" in 1963.

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George Carpenter	1858
E. E. Haft	1859
J. C. Peebles	1860
Samuel A. Clarke	1862
E.P. Henderson	1864
J.C. Peebles	1865-1866
J.M. Simpson	1868
Sylvester Simpson	1870-1878
J.C. Peebles	1880
Austin Mires	1882
J. W. Strange	1885
E. G. Hursh	1887
John H. Shupe	1889
O. P. Miller	1891-1893
Walter Sinclair	1895
S. L. Moorhead	1897-1905
Frank S. Grant	1907
William H. Barry	1909
E. H. Flagg	1911
John W. Cochran	1913-1919
John P. Hunt	1921-1937†
Elizabeth J. Glatt	1937*
Zylpha-Zell Burns	1939-1959
Carl H. Cover	1959 (1 month)
Meda Cole	1959-1963
Dale Henderson	1963
Cecil L. Edwards	1965-1975
Maribel Cadmus	1977-1987
Donna Merrill	1989-1993
Judy M. Hall	1995-2011
Robert L. Taylor	2011-2014
Cynthia Johnston	2014*
Lori L. Brocker	2014-2023
Britton Taylor	2023*
Obadiah "Obie" Rutledge	2024-Present

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* Acting secretary/clerk. † Died in office, February 18, 1937.

Oregon's Historic Senate Chamber

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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

History and the Oregon State Senate

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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 Since 1939

Senate History Rooms - Self-Guided Tour Information

Restoration of Dr. McLoughlin's Statue Outside Senate Wing

Links of Interest

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Oregon State Capitol Foundation	Link to the organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Oregon State Capitol.
American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries	Link to the organization of state legislative parliamentarians
National Conference of State Legislatures	Link to the organization of state lawmakers and support staff

Executive Appointments

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The record of Senate action on the Governor's executive appointments and reappointments to boards, commissions and other positions requiring Senate confirmation.

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September 25, 2024 Interim Executive Appointments
May 31, 2024 Interim Executive Appointments
2024 Session Executive Appointments
September 29, 2023 Interim Executive Appointments
2023 Session Executive Appointments
December 9, 2022 Interim Executive Appointments
June 3, 2022 Interim Executive Appointments
September 23, 2022 Interim Executive Appointments
2022 Session Executive Appointments
November 17, 2021 Interim Executive Appointments
2021 Session Executive Appointments
September 25, 2020 Interim Executive Appointments
2020 Session Executive Appointments
2020 First Special Session Executive Appointments
2019 Session Executive Appointments
November 20, 2019 Interim Executive Appointments
September 18, 2019 Interim Executive Appointments
2018 Session Executive Appointments
May 23, 2018 Interim Executive Appointments
September 26, 2018 Interim Executive Appointments
December 14, 2018 Interim Executive Appointments
2017-2018 Interim Executive Appointments
2017 Session Executive Appointments
2016 Session Executive Appointments
2015-2016 Interim Executive Appointments
2015 Session Executive Appointments
2014 Session Executive Appointments
2013-2014 Interim Executive Appointments
2013 Session Executive Appointments
2011-2012 Interim Executive Appointments

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Featured Senate Chamber Photo

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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.

Office Relocation

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Seismic upgrades continue in and around the historic Senate Chamber and the original 1938 portion of the Oregon State Capitol.

The Secretary of the Senate’s office has been temporarily relocated during the project.

As part of ongoing efforts to make seismic and accessibility improvements at the Oregon State Capitol, a portion of the building is closed to allow for new construction. Learn more:

CAMS Page Link

OLIS

Streamlined access to current and past legislative sessions.

Fact-Finding Missions

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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:

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AG-PAC Educational Services Tour 2024
Denmark Gas System Decarbonization 2024
Forensic Justice Project 2024
Delegation to Anniversary of Good Friday Agreements 2023
Denmark Gas System Decarbonization 2023
Ocean and Coastal Topics 2023
Portugal Drug Policies and Recovery Services 2023
Reloop Reuse Tour 2023
Silicon Valley Delegation 2023
Taiwan Economic Development 2023 (Brock Smith)
Taiwan Economic Development 2023 (Manning)
Taiwan Economic Development 2023 (Woods)
AG-PAC Educational Services Tour 2022
Delegation Visit to Apple 2022
Idaho Power Dams Tour 2022
Japan Peace Conference 2022
Port of Coos Bay Port Facilities Tour 2022
Rex Hill, Solena, and Stoller Winery Tours 2022
Rural Hospital Tour 2022
Rex Hill Winery Tour 2021
Fujian-Oregon Relations and Economic Developement 2019
Idaho Power Dams Tour 2019
OFRI Forest Restoration Tour 2019
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2019
AG-PAC Forestry Tour 2018
Mass Timber Buildings Tour 2018
NCSL Israel Study Tour 2018
Northeastern Oregon Ag Blast Tour 2018
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2018
Panel Discussion on Cap & Trade 2018
Social Determinants of Health & Social Programs 2018
Climate Policy Fact-Finding 2017
Mass Timber Buildings Tour 2017
APEC Ag and Forestry Tour 2016
Livestock Production Tour 2016
OFRI Timber Harvest Tour 2016
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2016
Oregon Legislative Trade Mission to China 2016
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2015
Oregon Legislative Trade Mission to China 2015
Internet State Policy Conference 2014
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2014
Silvies Valley Ranch 2014
Tour of Port of Coos Bay 2014
Oregon Coast Economic Summit 2013
Southern Oregon Fire Season 2013 Tour
Water & Wolf Tour in Wallowa County 2013

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Senate Journals

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2023 Regular Session
2021 Regular Session, 2021 Special Sessions, 2022 Regular Session, & 2021-2022 Interim Executive Appointments Journal
2019 Regular Session, 2020 Regular Session, 2020 Special Sessions, & 2019-2020 Interim Executive Appointments Journal
2017 Regular Session, 2018 Regular Session, and 2018 Special Session Journal
2015-2016 Regular Session Journal
2013-2014 Regular Session Journal
2013-2014 & 2017-2018 Executive Appointments Omnibus Journal
2012 Special Session Journal
2011-2012 Regular Session Journal
2009 Regular Session & 2010 Special Session Journal
2008 Special Session Journal
2007 Regular Session Journal
2006, 2012 Special Sessions & 2007-2012 Executive Appointments Omnibus Journal
2005 Regular Session Journal
2003 Regular Session Journal
2002 Special Sessions Omnibus Journal

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Honorary Page Program

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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. Email at secretaryofsenatesoffice@oregonlegislature.gov for more information on participating during a upcoming convening of the Senate.

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Senior Deputy Secretary of the Senate

Deputy Secretary of the Senate​​​

​​​Bonnie Allen

Reading Clerk

McKenzie Barker

Measure Liaison

Wendy Cortes

Assistant to the Secretary

Deputy Secretary of the Senate

Bonnie Allen