Obadiah "Obie" Rutledge Secretary of the Senate 900 Court Street NE, Room 232 Salem, OR 97301 (503) 986-1851Obie.Rutledge@oregonlegislature.gov
Wendy Cortes Assistant to the SecretaryWendy.Cortes@oregonlegislature.gov
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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 and adjourned sine die at 11:15 PM on June 27, 2025.
The 2025 Special Session convened on August 29, 2025, and adjourned sine die at 12:10 PM on October 1, 2025.
The 2026 Regular Session convened on February 2, 2026 and adjourned sine die at 4:17 PM on March 6, 2026.
2026 Interim Calendar is available by clicking here.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 209, establishing drafting deadlines for the 2027 Regular Session, was adopted by the legislature on March 6, 2026.
