ORS § 173.465 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.465
173.465 Legislative Fiscal Office Operating Fund
Status: in_force

The Legislative Fiscal Office Operating Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Legislative Fiscal Office Operating Fund shall be credited to the fund. All moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Legislative Fiscal Officer for the purpose of paying the expenses incurred in the administration of the duties of the Legislative Fiscal Office. [2013 c.723 §61]

Source: Section 173.465 — Legislative Fiscal Office Operating Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.650 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.650
171.650 Interim staff for presiding officers
Status: in_force

The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives each may appoint an interim staff to assist the President or Speaker during the period between sessions of the Legislative Assembly. Each presiding officer shall fix the compensation and prescribe the duties of the interim staff of the presiding officer. Expenses incurred for each interim staff appointed under this section shall be paid from amounts appropriated by law out of the General Fund for payment of the expenses of the Legislative Assembly. [1969 c.236 §2]

Source: Section 171.650 — Interim staff for presiding officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.590 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.590
171.590 Cooperation of state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) In carrying out specific evaluations and reviews, the Legislative Fiscal Office may request the services of the Division of Audits, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and other statutory agencies of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) The Division of Audits shall, for each audit recommended by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and included in the audit plan described in ORS 297.076 (Audit plans) :

(a) Verify with the committee that the identified scope of the audit meets the goals of the committee; and

(b) Provide periodic updates to the committee on the status of the audit. [1989 c.128 §3; 2019 c.567 §2]

Source: Section 171.590 — Cooperation of state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.670 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.670
171.670 Authority for approval of disbursements during interim
Status: in_force

Subject to any other grant of or limitation on authority to authorize the incurring of and approve disbursements for indebtedness or expenses of the Legislative Assembly to be paid from amounts appropriated by law out of the General Fund for that purpose, which may be adopted by joint resolution of both houses, such authority is vested as follows:

(1) For general expenses of the Legislative Assembly not specifically attributable to either house, in the Legislative Administration Committee.

(2) For expenses specifically attributable to either house, in the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be. [1975 c.530 §8]

Source: Section 171.670 — Authority for approval of disbursements during interim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.840 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.840
173.840 Designation as applicant for certain federal programs
Status: in_force

The Legislative Revenue Officer is designated as the eligible applicant for the State of Oregon for the purposes of section 842 of the Education Amendments of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-380). [1975 c.789 §4a]

Source: Section 173.840 — Designation as applicant for certain federal programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.236 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.236
171.236 Session laws
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Counsel, under the direction of the Legislative Counsel Committee, shall publish and distribute the laws enacted by the Legislative Assembly.

(2) The Legislative Counsel Committee shall determine the form, number and distribution of and charges for, if any, the publications referred to in subsection (1) of this section and may perform other functions necessary for the publication and distribution thereof.

(3) The Legislative Counsel shall provide sufficient copies of the publications prepared under this section to the Legislative Administrator for distribution in accordance with ORS 171.206 (Legislative publications) (2).

(4) The Legislative Counsel Committee may order the disposition of any publications referred to in this section which in its judgment are no longer of value to the state. [1981 c.517 §9 (enacted in lieu of 171.225 and 171.235)]

Source: Section 171.236 — Session laws; publication; distribution; form and number; charges; disposition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.575 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.575
171.575 Oversight over state compensation and classification system
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly shall provide continuing oversight, by committee, task force or other appropriate means, to insure that compensation and classification in the state service meet the requirements of ORS 240.190 (Policy on comparability of value of work and compensation and classification) and other applicable provisions of state law. Members performing the oversight function shall review the proposed changes to classification and compensation plans and their implementation as necessary to determine the progress within each branch of government in achieving policies stated in ORS 240.190 (Policy on comparability of value of work and compensation and classification) and other applicable provisions of state law. The oversight function shall include recommending appropriate actions to remedy any inequities in the plan. [1989 c.975 §1]

Source: Section 171.575 — Oversight over state compensation and classification system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.425 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.425
171.425 Borrowing by certain legislative personnel
Status: in_force

The State Archivist shall allow the Legislative Fiscal Officer, the Legislative Administrator, the Legislative Counsel, the Legislative Revenue Officer or the Legislative Policy and Research Director to borrow and temporarily have possession of such legislative records as such officer requests. [1961 c.150 §4; 1969 c.620 §12; 1975 c.789 §6; 2016 c.88 §8]

Source: Section 171.425 — Borrowing by certain legislative personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.062 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.062
171.062 Filling vacancies in multicounty legislative districts
Status: in_force

(1) When a legislative district in which a vacancy occurs encompasses two or more counties, each county shall be entitled to one vote for each 1,000 of its electors or major fraction thereof residing within the legislative district at the time when either the office becomes vacant, or a resignation becomes binding under ORS 236.325 (Resignation of office effective at future date) , whichever occurs first. However, any county having electors in the district shall be entitled to at least one vote.

(2) A major fraction of electors shall be a number greater than 500 but less than 1,000. [Formerly 248.175; 2019 c.675 §9]

Source: Section 171.062 — Filling vacancies in multicounty legislative districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.778 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.778
171.778 Complaint and adjudicatory process
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person may file with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission a signed written complaint alleging that there has been a violation of any provision of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) or of any rule adopted by the commission under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) . The complaint shall state the person’s reason for believing that a violation occurred and include any evidence relating to the alleged violation.

(b) If at any time the commission has reason to believe that there has been a violation of a provision of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) or of a rule adopted by the commission under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) , the commission may proceed under this section on its own motion as if the commission had received a complaint.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Not later than two business days after receiving a complaint under this section, the commission shall notify the person who is the subject of the complaint.

(b) Before approving a motion to proceed under this section without a complaint, the commission shall provide notice to the person believed to have committed the violation of the time and place of the meeting at which the motion will be discussed. If the commission decides to proceed on its own motion, the commission shall give notice to the person not later than two business days after the motion is approved.

(c) The commission shall give notice of the complaint or motion under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection by mail and by telephone if the person can be reached by telephone. The notice must describe the nature of the alleged violation. The mailed notice must include copies of all materials submitted with a complaint. If the commission will consider a motion to proceed without a complaint, the notice must provide copies of all materials that the commission will consider at the hearing on the motion.

(d) Information that the commission considers before approving a motion to proceed on its own motion under this section and any correspondence regarding the motion or potential violation is confidential. Commission members and staff may not make any public comment or publicly disclose any materials relating to the motion pending the commission’s approval to proceed. A person who intentionally violates this paragraph is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000. Any person aggrieved as a result of a violation of this paragraph by a member of the commission or its staff may file a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the petitioner resides in order to enforce the civil penalty provided in this paragraph.

(3) After receiving a complaint or deciding to proceed on its own motion, the commission shall undertake action in the Preliminary Review Phase to determine whether there is cause to undertake an investigation.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Preliminary Review Phase begins on the date the complaint is filed or the date the commission decides to proceed on its own motion and ends on the date the commission determines there is cause to undertake an investigation, dismisses the complaint or rescinds its own motion. The Preliminary Review Phase may not exceed 135 days unless a delay is stipulated to by both the subject person and the commission, with the commission reserving a portion of the delay period to complete its actions.

(b) During the Preliminary Review Phase, the commission may seek, solicit or otherwise obtain any books, papers, records, memoranda or other additional information, administer oaths and take depositions necessary to determine whether there is cause to undertake an investigation.

(c) The Preliminary Review Phase is confidential. Commission members and staff may acknowledge receipt of a complaint but may not make any public comment or publicly disclose any materials relating to a case during the Preliminary Review Phase. A person who intentionally violates this paragraph is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000. Any person aggrieved as a result of a violation of this paragraph by a member of the commission or its staff may file a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the petitioner resides in order to enforce the civil penalty provided in this paragraph.

(d) At the conclusion of the Preliminary Review Phase, the commission shall conduct its deliberations in executive session. All case related materials and proceedings shall be open to the public after the commission makes a finding of cause to undertake an investigation, dismisses a complaint or rescinds a motion. Prior to the end of the Preliminary Review Phase, the executive director of the commission shall prepare a statement of the facts determined during the phase, including appropriate legal citations and relevant authorities. Before presentation to the commission, the executive director’s statement shall be reviewed by legal counsel to the commission.

(e) The time limit imposed in this subsection and the commission’s inquiry are suspended if:

(A) There is a pending criminal investigation that relates to the issues arising out of the underlying facts or conduct at issue in the matter before the commission, unless the parties stipulate otherwise; or

(B) A court has enjoined the commission from continuing its inquiry.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the commission determines that there is not cause to undertake an investigation, the commission shall dismiss the complaint or rescind its motion and formally enter the dismissal or rescission in its records. The commission shall notify the person who is the subject of the inquiry of the dismissal or rescission. After dismissal or rescission, the commission may not take further action involving the person unless a new and different complaint is filed or action on the commission’s own motion is undertaken based on different conduct.

(b) If the commission makes a finding of cause to undertake an investigation, the commission shall undertake action in the Investigatory Phase. The commission shall notify the person who is the subject of the investigation, identify the issues to be examined and confine the investigation to those issues. If the commission finds reason to expand the investigation, the commission shall move to do so, record in its minutes the issues to be examined before expanding the scope of its investigation and formally notify the complainant, if any, and the person who is the subject of the investigation of the expansion and the scope of the investigation.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Investigatory Phase begins on the date the commission makes a finding of cause to undertake an investigation and ends on the date the commission dismisses the complaint, rescinds its own motion, issues a settlement order, moves to commence a contested case proceeding or takes other action justified by the findings. The Investigatory Phase may not exceed 180 days unless a delay is stipulated to by both the subject person and the commission, with the commission reserving a portion of the delay period to complete its actions.

(b) During the Investigatory Phase, the commission may seek any additional information, administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records, memoranda or other information necessary to complete the investigation. If any person fails to comply with any subpoena issued under this paragraph or refuses to testify on any matters on which the person may be lawfully interrogated, the commission shall follow the procedure described in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to compel compliance.

(c) The time limit imposed in this subsection and the commission’s investigation are suspended if:

(A) There is a pending criminal investigation that relates to the issues arising out of the underlying facts or conduct at issue in the matter before the commission, unless the parties stipulate otherwise; or

(B) A court has enjoined the commission from continuing its investigation.

(d) At the end of the Investigatory Phase, the commission shall take action by order. The action may include:

(A) Dismissal, with or without comment;

(B) Continuation of the investigation for a period not to exceed 30 days for the purpose of additional fact-finding;

(C) Moving to a contested case proceeding;

(D) Entering into a negotiated settlement; or

(E) Taking other appropriate action if justified by the findings.

(e) The commission may move to a contested case proceeding if the commission determines that the information presented to the commission is sufficient to make a preliminary finding of a violation of any provision of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) or of any rule adopted by the commission under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) .

(7) A person conducting any inquiry or investigation under this section shall:

(a) Conduct the inquiry or investigation in an impartial and objective manner; and

(b) Provide to the commission all favorable and unfavorable information the person collects.

(8) The commission shall report the findings of any inquiry or investigation in an impartial manner. The commission shall report both favorable and unfavorable findings and shall make the findings available to:

(a) The person who is the subject of the inquiry or investigation; and

(b) Any employer of the person.

(9) Hearings conducted under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) must be held before an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) . The procedure shall be that for a contested case under ORS chapter 183.

(10) The commission may not inquire into or investigate any conduct that occurred more than four years before a complaint is filed or a motion is approved under subsection (1) of this section.

(11) This section does not prevent the commission and the person alleged to have violated any provision of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) or any rule adopted by the commission under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) from stipulating to a finding of fact concerning the violation and consenting to an appropriate penalty. The commission shall enter an order based on the stipulation and consent.

(12) At any time during proceedings conducted under this section, the commission may enter into a negotiated settlement with the person who is the subject of action under this section.

(13) As used in this section, “cause” and “pending” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 244.260 (Complaint and adjudicatory process) . [1993 c.743 §2; 1993 c.747 §1; 1999 c.849 §§48,49; 2003 c.75 §27; 2007 c.865 §24; 2009 c.163 §1]

Source: Section 171.778 — Complaint and adjudicatory process; confidentiality; Preliminary Review Phase; Investigatory Phase; possible actions by order; report of findings; contested case procedure; limitation on commission action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.305 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.305
171.305 ORS Revolving Account
Status: in_force

(1) The proceeds from the sale of an edition or publication made pursuant to ORS 171.275 (Oregon Revised Statutes) shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of a revolving account for the use of the Legislative Counsel Committee in publishing and distributing future editions or publications. The account, to be known as the ORS Revolving Account, is continuously appropriated to the committee for this purpose.

(2) There shall also be deposited to the credit of the ORS Revolving Account any moneys received through the sale of a medium of publication belonging to the Legislative Counsel Committee or any moneys received by the committee in connection with the use of a medium, or material printed with a medium pursuant to ORS 171.295 (Preservation and use of ORS medium) .

(3) The Legislative Counsel Committee, from time to time, may cause to be transferred from the ORS Revolving Account to the General Fund the moneys that the committee considers unnecessary for use in publishing and distributing future editions or publications.

(4) Any unexpended and unobligated balance in the ORS Revolving Account in excess of $500,000 as of July 1 of any odd-numbered year, as certified by the Legislative Counsel, shall be transferred from the account to the General Fund to be available for general governmental expenditures. [Formerly 173.250; 1983 c.178 §4; 1991 c.579 §1; 2003 c.207 §3; 2011 c.630 §81]

Source: Section 171.305 — ORS Revolving Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.191 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.191
173.191 Membership
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Legislative Counsel Committee shall consist of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, members of the House appointed by the Speaker and members of the Senate appointed by the President. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may each designate from among the members of the appropriate house an alternate to exercise powers as a member of the committee.

(b) The appointing authorities shall appoint members of a new committee within 30 days after the earlier of:

(A) The date of the convening of an odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly; or

(B) The date of the convening of an organizational session of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of a member of the committee shall expire upon the earlier of:

(A) The date of the convening of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the member’s appointment; or

(B) The date of the convening of an organizational session of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the member’s appointment.

(b) Vacancies occurring in the membership of the committee shall be filled by the appointing authority.

(3) The committee has a continuing existence and may meet, act and conduct its business during the sessions of the Legislative Assembly or any recess thereof, and in the interim period between sessions but the committee has no authority to affect the rules of either house.

(4) The Legislative Counsel Committee may appoint advisory committees or subcommittees. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, individuals other than members of the Legislative Assembly may serve on such advisory committees or subcommittees. A member of such committee or subcommittee who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly shall be compensated and reimbursed in the manner provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . An advisory committee or subcommittee appointed to assist the Legislative Counsel Committee in review of state agency rules may consist only of two or more members of the Legislative Assembly.

(5) The Legislative Counsel Committee may not transact business unless a quorum is present. A quorum consists of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate.

(6) Action by the committee requires the affirmative vote of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate. [1969 c.256 §4 (enacted in lieu of 173.190); 1971 c.638 §5; 1975 c.136 §6; 1975 c.530 §4; 1977 c.344 §5; 1999 c.117 §4; 2001 c.45 §3; 2007 c.790 §4; 2011 c.545 §9; 2017 c.17 §10]

Source: Section 173.191 — Membership; term; vacancies; advisory committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.740 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.740
173.740 Employment of staff
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the approval of the Legislative Administration Committee, the Legislative Administrator may employ and fix the compensation of such assistants and clerks as the Legislative Administrator finds necessary for the effective conduct of the work under the charge of the Legislative Administrator.

(2) The Legislative Administration Committee shall fix the annual salary of the Legislative Administrator.

(3) Neither the Legislative Administrator nor any employee of the committee shall oppose, urge or attempt to influence any measure pending before the Legislative Assembly.

(4) Subject to the limitations otherwise provided by law for the expenses of state officers, the Legislative Administrator and members of the staff of the Legislative Administrator shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties. [1969 c.620 §4]

Source: Section 173.740 — Employment of staff; compensation and expenses of staff; staff prohibited from influencing legislation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.115 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.115
171.115 Revolving fund
Status: in_force

(1) When requested in writing by the Legislative Administrator, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw a warrant in favor of the Legislative Assembly for use as a revolving fund. Warrants drawn to establish or increase the revolving fund, rather than to reimburse it, may not exceed the aggregate sum of $3,000. The State Treasurer shall hold the revolving fund in special account against which the Legislative Assembly may draw checks.

(2) All claims for reimbursement of advances paid from the revolving fund are subject to approval by the Legislative Administrator. When such claims have been approved, a warrant covering them shall be drawn in favor of the Legislative Assembly, charged against the appropriate funds and accounts, and used to reimburse the revolving fund. [1987 c.867 §3]

Source: Section 171.115 — Revolving fund; warrants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.055 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.055
173.055 Contracts to provide fiscal data
Status: in_force

The Legislative Fiscal Officer and Legislative Revenue Officer are authorized to contract with other agencies or persons to provide fiscal data necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 173.025 (Preparation of fiscal impact and revenue impact statements for legislation affecting state or local governments) to 173.055 (Contracts to provide fiscal data) . [1977 c.414 §4]

Source: Section 173.055 — Contracts to provide fiscal data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.015 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.015
171.015 Emergency legislative sessions
Status: in_force

(1) When a majority of the members of each house of the Legislative Assembly has cause to believe that an emergency exists and so notifies the presiding officers of each house in the manner described in this section, the presiding officers shall invoke section 10a, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution.

(2) Members of the Legislative Assembly may give notice of intent to invoke the provisions of subsection (1) of this section by filing written notice thereof with the Legislative Administrator. The notice shall be accompanied by a written statement giving justification of the need for a special session. The filing may be signed by more than one member of each house but must be signed by at least one member of each house.

(3) Upon receipt of a properly signed notice and statement described in subsection (2) of this section, the Legislative Administrator shall send to each member of the Legislative Assembly a form to be signed and returned by the member indicating whether the member requests a special session or does not so request. The form shall be as prescribed by the Legislative Administration Committee and shall contain the text of this section, the names of the members who filed the notice, and the text of the accompanying statement. The form shall be dated and shall bear the date 14 days later, computed as provided in subsection (7) of this section, by 5 p.m. on which date the form must be returned to the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, respectively, or the person designated to serve in that capacity in order to be counted in determining whether the minimum requisite number of signatures requesting a special session has been obtained. The form sent to the members shall be sent by certified mail, addressee only, return receipt requested.

(4) The return of the signed form by a member to the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives or person designated to serve in that capacity constitutes an irrevocable request for or refusal of the special session requested by the members filing under subsection (2) of this section and described in the form.

(5) The Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, respectively, or the person designated to serve in that capacity shall verify the signatures in the return form and tally the requests and refusals, note the date and time of the receipt of each returned form. When each receives the requisite minimum number of signed forms agreeing to the special session from members of the house of which the person is an officer, each immediately shall notify the presiding officer of each house.

(6) Upon receiving notice from the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives or the person designated to serve in that capacity that the minimum requisite number of signed requests for a special session has been received and verified for both houses, the presiding officers jointly shall convene the Legislative Assembly into emergency session by joint proclamation, fixing the date thereof. The date must be within five days after receipt by the presiding officers of the notice from the Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. The original of the proclamations shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

(7) The period of time for purposes of subsection (3) of this section shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day unless the last day falls on any legal holiday or on Saturday, in which case the last day is also excluded. The period of time for purposes of subsection (6) of this section shall be computed by beginning on the day after which the presiding officers receive the notice described in subsection (6) of this section and ending five days later, regardless of legal holidays or Saturdays. [1977 c.689 §1]

Source: Section 171.015 — Emergency legislative sessions; procedure for determining legislators’ request for or refusal of emergency sessions; time and manner of convening sessions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.750 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.750
171.750 Lobbyist employer statements of expenditures
Status: in_force

(1) Any person on whose behalf a lobbyist was registered, or was required to register, with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission at any time during the calendar year shall file with the commission, according to the schedule described in ORS 171.752 (Time for filing statements) , a statement showing for the applicable reporting period:

(a) The total amount of all moneys expended for lobbying activities on the person’s behalf, excluding living and travel expenses incurred for a lobbyist performing lobbying services.

(b) The name of any legislative or executive official to whom or for whose benefit, on any one occasion, an expenditure is made for the purposes of lobbying by the person, and the date, name of payee, purpose and amount of that expenditure. This paragraph applies if the total amount expended on the occasion by one or more persons exceeds $50. This paragraph does not apply to information reported in compliance with ORS 171.745 (Lobbyist statements of expenditures) .

(c) The name of each registered lobbyist or entity comprised of more than one lobbyist to whom the person paid moneys for lobbying activities on the person’s behalf, excluding living and travel expenses incurred for a lobbyist performing lobbying services, and the total amount of moneys paid to that lobbyist or entity.

(2) A statement required under subsection (1) of this section shall include a copy of any notice provided to a public official or candidate under ORS 244.100 (Statements of expenses or honoraria provided to public official) . [1973 c.802 §6; 1975 c.747 §5; 1979 c.666 §3; 1987 c.566 §5; 1991 c.677 §3; 2001 c.751 §6; 2007 c.865 §40; 2007 c.877 §7; 2009 c.68 §18]

Source: Section 171.750 — Lobbyist employer statements of expenditures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.921 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.921
173.921 Culture and climate surveys
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Equity Officer shall regularly conduct culture and climate surveys of legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists and others who regularly interact with the legislative branch to ascertain the alignment between stated legislative branch policies and goals relating to workplace culture and standards of behavior, and actual beliefs and experiences of those who work in the legislative branch or regularly interact with the legislative branch. The officer shall make the results of culture and climate surveys publicly available.

(2) If a diversity, equity and inclusion committee composed of members of the Legislative Assembly and partisan and nonpartisan staff of the legislative branch exists at the time of consultation, the Legislative Equity Officer shall consult with the committee on culture and climate surveys, training, building policies and practices that may affect legislative branch employees.

(3) The Legislative Equity Officer may contract with other persons or entities with experience conducting culture and climate surveys to conduct the surveys described in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The Legislative Equity Officer may collaborate with the Legislative Administrator to provide training, coaching and the production of materials intended to improve State Capitol culture and on matters other than workplace harassment. [2019 c.604 §11]

Source: Section 173.921 — Culture and climate surveys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.915 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.915
173.915 Respectful workplace training
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Equity Officer shall at least once each calendar quarter conduct a minimum of two hours of respectful workplace training, including training on:

(a) Legislative branch workplace harassment avoidance policies and rules;

(b) Legislative branch procedures and rules for reporting or filing complaints to address instances of harassment; and

(c) Free speech and free expression rights guaranteed under the Oregon and United States Constitutions.

(2) The training described in subsection (1) of this section must be attended annually by all legislators, legislative staff, legislative interns, legislative volunteers and lobbyists who are required to register with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. Employees of contractors who reasonably expect to be regularly present in the State Capitol must also attend the training described in subsection (1) of this section. Executive branch and judicial branch personnel who are regularly present in the State Capitol may be invited to attend the training. The Legislative Equity Officer shall record attendance at the trainings and shall make attendance records publicly available.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Legislative Equity Officer shall make the training described in subsection (1) of this section available online. The officer shall maintain records of all persons who have taken online training.

(b) The online training described in this subsection is intended to be a last-resort alternative to the in-person training described in subsection (1) of this section. Except for a registered lobbyist whose principal office is outside of this state, an individual required to attend training under this section may substitute online training for in-person attendance only once in any two-year period.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Legislative Equity Officer shall strive to present the training in small group settings and employ best practices to maximize attendance at in-person trainings.

(b) Of the trainings described in subsection (1) of this section, at least one training session annually shall be on basic requirements under legislative branch personnel rules and at least one training session annually shall be an in-depth focus on one of the following topics:

(A) Conduct that constitutes harassment under legislative branch personnel rules or other law;

(B) Specific guidance addressing subtle forms of discrimination and harassment that become unlawful because of the pervasiveness of the conduct;

(C) Available methods of reporting harassment;

(D) Supervisor obligations to report harassment;

(E) The authority every individual has to withdraw consent to intimate conduct and the challenges associated with consensual relationships in the workplace;

(F) Examples of positive workplace behaviors and constructive working relationships;

(G) Skills necessary for individuals to become active bystanders who promote culture change and oppose harassing behavior they observe in the workplace;

(H) Methods for discouraging behavior that does not promote a productive and inclusive work environment;

(I) The human impact and harm to the work environment that harassment causes; or

(J) Free speech and free expression rights guaranteed under the Oregon and United States Constitutions.

(5) The Legislative Equity Officer may contract with other persons or entities with experience performing harassment avoidance and respectful workplace training for the performance of the training described in this section.

(6) The Legislative Equity Officer shall employ best practices in:

(a) Developing training content described in this section and delivery methodologies for the training content; and

(b) Writing and publishing written guidance on Legislative Branch Rules and policies relating to:

(A) Promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace;

(B) Reporting or filing complaints about harassing, discriminatory or retaliatory behavior, or other behavior prohibited by branch rules or policies; and

(C) Understanding options available to those who are experiencing behavior prohibited by branch rules or policies.

(7) The Legislative Equity Officer shall consult with the Legislative Administrator and the committee described in ORS 173.921 (Culture and climate surveys) (2) in the development of respectful workplace training. [2019 c.604 §7; 2019 c.604 §9]

Source: Section 173.915 — Respectful workplace training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.757 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.757
171.757 Restriction on serving as chairperson of work group or task force
Status: in_force

(1) A lobbyist may not serve as the chairperson of a legislative work group or legislative task force that is staffed by nonpartisan staff of the legislative department, as defined in ORS 174.114 (“Legislative department” defined) .

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a chairperson who is a public official who lobbies. [2023 c.138 §2]

Note: 171.757 (Restriction on serving as chairperson of work group or task force) was added to and made a part of 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 171.757 — Restriction on serving as chairperson of work group or task force , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.117 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.117
174.117 “Special government body” defined
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) , as used in the statutes of this state “special government body” means any of the following:

(a) A public corporation created under a statute of this state and specifically designated as a public corporation.

(b) A school district.

(c) A public charter school established under ORS chapter 338.

(d) An education service district.

(e) A community college district or community college service district established under ORS chapter 341.

(f) An intergovernmental body formed by two or more public bodies.

(g) Any entity that is created by statute, ordinance or resolution that is not part of state government or local government.

(h) Any entity that is not otherwise described in this section that is:

(A) Not part of state government or local government;

(B) Created pursuant to authority granted by a statute, ordinance or resolution, but not directly created by that statute, ordinance or resolution; and

(C) Identified as a governmental entity by the statute, ordinance or resolution authorizing the creation of the entity, without regard to the specific terms used by the statute, ordinance or resolution.

(i) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(2) Subject to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) , as used in the statutes of this state “special government body” includes:

(a) An entity created by statute for the purpose of giving advice only to a special government body;

(b) An entity created by a special government body for the purpose of giving advice to the special government body, if the document creating the entity indicates that the entity is a public body; and

(c) Any entity created by a special government body described in subsection (1) of this section, other than an entity described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, unless the document creating the entity indicates that the entity is not a governmental entity or the entity is not subject to any substantial control by the special government body. [2001 c.74 §8; 2013 c.768 §54; 2015 c.767 §50]

Source: Section 174.117 — “Special government body” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.072 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.072
171.072 Salary of members and presiding officers
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the Legislative Assembly shall receive for services an annual salary that equals one step below the maximum step of Salary Range 1 in the Management Service Compensation Plan in the executive department as defined in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) .

(2) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives each shall receive for services, as additional salary, an amount equal to the salary allowed each of them as a member under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A member of the Legislative Assembly shall receive, as an allowance for expenses not otherwise provided for, a per diem determined as provided in subsection (9) of this section for each day within the period that the Legislative Assembly is in session, to be paid with the salary provided for in subsection (1) of this section. Pursuant to procedures determined by the Legislative Administration Committee, a member may draw from an accrued allowance.

(4) A member of the Legislative Assembly shall receive, as an allowance for expenses incurred in the performance of official duties during periods when the legislature is not in session, $400 for each calendar month or part of a calendar month during those periods, to be paid monthly, and subject to approval of the President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives, mileage expenses and a per diem determined as provided in subsection (9) of this section for each day a member is engaged in the business of legislative interim and statutory committees, including advisory committees and subcommittees of advisory committees, and task forces and for each day a member serves on interstate bodies, advisory committees and other entities on which the member serves ex officio, whether or not the entity is a legislative one.

(5) In addition to the mileage and per diem expense payments provided by this section, a member of the Legislative Assembly may receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses, subject to approval by the President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives, for legislative business outside of the state.

(6) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may delegate to the chairpersons of interim and statutory committees and task forces the approval authority granted to the President and the Speaker by subsection (4) of this section, with respect to expenses incurred in attending any meeting of a particular committee or task force.

(7) Amounts received under subsections (3) to (5) of this section are excluded from gross income and expenditures of the amounts are excluded in computing deductions for purposes of ORS chapter 316. If there is attached to the personal income return a schedule of all ordinary and necessary business expenses paid during the tax year as a member of the Legislative Assembly, a deduction may be claimed on the return for legislative expenses paid in excess of the amounts received under subsections (3) to (5) of this section. Expenses of members of the Legislative Assembly who are reimbursed by the state for actual expenses for meals and lodging associated with state travel for the same period during which a legislator receives per diem are subject to state income tax.

(8) For periods when the Legislative Assembly is not in session, a member of the Legislative Assembly shall receive an expense allowance that is in addition to the amount allowed under subsection (4) of this section. The amount allocated to a member under this subsection must be adjusted based on the geographic area of the member’s district to reflect travel expenses necessary to communicate in the district.

(9) The per diem allowance referred to in subsections (3) and (4) of this section shall be the amount fixed for per diem allowance that is authorized by the United States Internal Revenue Service to be excluded from gross income without itemization. [1963 c.1 §1; 1967 c.66 §1; 1967 c.246 §1; 1971 c.465 §1; 1973 c.250 §1; 1975 c.530 §1; 1977 c.896 §1; 1979 c.557 §1; 1979 c.635 §7; 1981 c.517 §13; 1985 c.782 §3; 1987 c.879 §1; 1989 c.977 §7; 1995 c.658 §86; 1999 c.181 §1; 2003 c.516 §§1,2; 2007 c.912 §§5,5b; 2009 c.899 §6; 2013 c.578 §1; 2018 c.98 §17; 2019 c.643 §19]

Source: Section 171.072 — Salary of members and presiding officers; per diem allowance; expenses; tax status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.990 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.990
171.990 Penalty for witness failing to appear or to give testimony in legislative proceeding
Status: in_force

Every person who, having been summoned as a witness under ORS 171.510 (Legislative process to compel attendance and production of papers) to give testimony or to produce books, papers, records or documents upon any matter under inquiry before either house or any of the committees referred to in ORS 171.505 (Administering oaths or affirmations to witnesses) , willfully makes default, or who, having appeared, refuses to answer any question pertinent to the matter under inquiry, is guilty of a misdemeanor. [1953 c.544 §3; 1961 c.167 §13]

Source: Section 171.990 — Penalty for witness failing to appear or to give testimony in legislative proceeding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.045 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.045
173.045 Revision of statements
Status: in_force

The Legislative Fiscal Officer and Legislative Revenue Officer shall review and revise the statement as measures are amended. [1977 c.414 §3]

Source: Section 173.045 — Revision of statements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.064 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.064
171.064 Apportioning votes for filling vacancies in multicounty legislative districts
Status: in_force

The number of votes apportioned to each county commissioner in filling a legislative vacancy shall be equal to the total number allotted to the respective county of the county commissioner in the manner set forth in ORS 171.062 (Filling vacancies in multicounty legislative districts) divided by the total number of county commissioners of the respective county. [Formerly 248.180]

Source: Section 171.064 — Apportioning votes for filling vacancies in multicounty legislative districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.107 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.107
174.107 “Person with a disability” defined
Status: in_force

(1) As used in the statute laws of this state, “person with a disability” means any person who:

(a) Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities;

(b) Has a record of such an impairment; or

(c) Is regarded as having such an impairment.

(2) Specific types of disabilities shall be considered subcategories under the definition of person with a disability. [1989 c.224 §2a; 2003 c.14 §70; 2007 c.70 §39]

Source: Section 174.107 — “Person with a disability” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.133 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.133
171.133 Approval of Governor required for state agency measure introduction
Status: in_force

(1) A state agency shall not cause a bill or measure to be introduced before the Legislative Assembly if the bill or measure has not been approved by the Governor.

(2) As used in ORS 171.130 (Presession filing of proposed measures) and this section, “state agency” means every state agency whose costs are paid wholly or in part from funds held in the State Treasury, except:

(a) The Legislative Assembly, the courts and their officers and committees;

(b) The Oregon Public Defense Commission; and

(c) The Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. [1979 c.237 §3; 1999 c.1074 §5; 2003 c.449 §25; 2011 c.731 §5; 2023 c.281 §45]

Note: The amendments to 171.133 (Approval of Governor required for state agency measure introduction) by section 82, chapter 281, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 92, chapter 281, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

171.133 (Approval of Governor required for state agency measure introduction) . (1) A state agency shall not cause a bill or measure to be introduced before the Legislative Assembly if the bill or measure has not been approved by the Governor.

(2) As used in ORS 171.130 (Presession filing of proposed measures) and this section, “state agency” means every state agency whose costs are paid wholly or in part from funds held in the State Treasury, except:

(a) The Legislative Assembly, the courts and their officers and committees; and

(b) The Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

Source: Section 171.133 — Approval of Governor required for state agency measure introduction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.760 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.760
173.760 Advisory committees
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Administration Committee from time to time may appoint such advisory committees consisting of members of the Legislative Assembly and others as are necessary to assist the committee in carrying out its functions as provided by law.

(2) A member of an advisory committee who is a member of the Legislative Assembly shall be entitled to receive the per diem specified in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly for each day of performance of duties as an advisory committee member. Other members are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Expenses incurred under this section are payable from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the Legislative Administration Committee. [1977 c.121 §4; 1987 c.879 §4]

Source: Section 173.760 — Advisory committees; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.740 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.740
171.740 Lobbyist registration
Status: in_force

(1) Within three business days after exceeding the limit of time or expenditure specified in ORS 171.735 (Exceptions to application of ORS 171.740 and 171.745) (4), or within three business days after agreeing to provide personal services for money or any other consideration for the purpose of lobbying, a lobbyist shall register with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission by filing with the commission a statement containing the following information:

(a) The name, address, electronic mail address and telephone number of the lobbyist.

(b) The name, address, electronic mail address and telephone number of each person that employs the lobbyist or in whose interest the lobbyist appears or works.

(c) A general description of the trade, business, profession or area of endeavor of any person designated under paragraph (b) of this subsection, and a statement by the person that the lobbyist is officially authorized to lobby for the person.

(d) The name of any member of the Legislative Assembly employed, retained or otherwise compensated by:

(A) The lobbyist designated under paragraph (a) of this subsection; or

(B) A person designated under paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(e) The general subject or subjects of the legislative action of interest to the person for whom the lobbyist is registered.

(f) A commitment by the lobbyist to comply with the training requirements of ORS 171.742 (Annual training) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Not later than 10 calendar days after a lobbyist files a registration statement under this section, the designation of official authorization to lobby shall be signed by an official of each person that employs the lobbyist or in whose interest the lobbyist appears or works.

(b) A lobbyist may unilaterally withdraw a registration statement filed under this section not more than one time per calendar year for each person designated under subsection (1)(b) of this section if the withdrawal is made:

(A) Before the designation of official authorization to lobby has been signed in the manner required under paragraph (a) of this subsection; and

(B) No more than 10 calendar days after the lobbyist filed the registration statement.

(3) A lobbyist must file a separate registration statement under subsection (1) of this section for each person that employs the lobbyist or in whose interest the lobbyist appears or works. If a lobbyist appears or works for a person for whom the lobbyist has not registered, the lobbyist shall register with the commission not later than three business days after the day the lobbyist first appears or works for the person.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, if any of the information submitted by a lobbyist in the statement required under subsection (1) of this section changes, the lobbyist shall revise the statement within 30 days of the change.

(b) A lobbyist shall notify the commission within three business days if the lobbyist ceases to represent a person for whom the lobbyist is registered. Notification must be made by updating the registration statement required under subsection (1) of this section.

(5) A lobbyist registration expires December 31 of each odd-numbered year. If a lobbyist renews the registration before January 31 of the following even-numbered year, the commission shall consider the registration to have been effective as of December 31 of the odd-numbered year on which the registration expired.

(6) For the statement required by subsection (1) of this section, an entity composed of more than one lobbyist may file one statement for the lobbyists who compose the entity. The statement the entity files must include the names of the individuals authorized to lobby on behalf of the client listed in the statement. [1973 c.802 §4; 1974 c.72 §28; 1975 c.747 §3; 1987 c.566 §3; 1993 c.714 §2; 2001 c.751 §4; 2007 c.877 §6c; 2013 c.262 §2; 2016 c.101 §2; 2019 c.604 §25]

Source: Section 171.740 — Lobbyist registration; contents of statement; limitations on statement withdrawal; statement changes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.880 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.880
171.880 Content of report
Status: in_force

The report required under ORS 171.875 (Report required to accompany measures proposing mandated coverage) , to the extent that information is available, shall include but need not be limited to the following:

(1) Answers to the following questions concerning the social effect of the proposed measure:

(a) To what extent is the treatment or service used by the general population of Oregon?

(b) To what extent is the insurance coverage already generally available in Oregon?

(c) What proportion of the population of Oregon already has such coverage?

(d) To what extent does the lack of coverage result in financial hardship in Oregon?

(e) What evidence exists to document the medical need in Oregon for the proposed treatment or services?

(2) Answers to the following questions concerning the financial effect of the proposed measure:

(a) To what extent is the coverage expected to increase or decrease the cost of treatment or services?

(b) To what extent is the coverage expected to increase the use of the treatment or services?

(c) To what extent is the mandated treatment or services expected to be a substitute for more expensive treatment or services?

(d) To what extent is the coverage expected to increase or decrease the administrative expenses of insurance companies and the premium and administrative expenses of policyholders?

(e) What will be the effect of this coverage on the total cost of health care? [1985 c.747 §57]

Source: Section 171.880 — Content of report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.505 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.505
171.505 Administering oaths or affirmations to witnesses
Status: in_force

The President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairperson or vice chairperson of any statutory, standing, special or interim committee of either house of the Legislative Assembly, or the chairperson or vice chairperson of a statutory, standing, special or interim joint committee of the two houses, may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses in any proceedings under their examination. [Formerly 171.075; 2016 c.90 §1]

Source: Section 171.505 — Administering oaths or affirmations to witnesses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 172.110 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 172 / Section 172.110
172.110 Members
Status: in_force

(1) The Commission on Indian Services shall be comprised of 13 members appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Membership shall include:

(a) Two members from the Senate who are not members of the same political party.

(b) Two members from the House of Representatives who are not members of the same political party.

(c) One member from the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

(d) One member from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

(e) One member from the Burns-Paiute Tribe.

(f) One member from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon.

(g) One member from the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.

(h) One member from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians.

(i) One member from the Confederated Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Tribes.

(j) One member from the Klamath Tribe.

(k) One member from the Coquille Tribe.

(2) If the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate is a member, either may designate from time to time an alternate from among the members of the appropriate house to exercise the powers of the Speaker or President as a member of the commission except that the alternate shall not preside if the Speaker or President is chairperson.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commission may appoint one additional member from an area in which nonreservation Indians reside, who is associated with an Indian Health Care Improvement Act Title V Urban Indian Health program. The member appointed under this subsection shall be a nonvoting member of the commission.

(4) The term of office is two years. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term.

(5) Each member appointed under subsection (1)(c) to (k) of this section shall be selected by the tribal governing body of the member in accordance with the procedures of the tribe.

(6) Individual nontribal groups and organizations shall not be considered for membership on the commission. Though individual nontribal groups and organizations may not be specifically represented on the commission, the commission as a whole shall serve as a forum for considering the needs and concerns of these groups and organizations as well as the needs and concerns of all American Indians in Oregon.

(7) The commission shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for a term of one year and shall determine the duties of the officers.

(8) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business but no final decision may be made without an affirmative vote of the majority of the members appointed to the commission.

(9) Notwithstanding subsection (8) of this section, a majority of the members of the commission who are not members of the Legislative Assembly does not constitute a quorum for the transaction of business if those members are attending federal or tribal meetings, conferences, events or ceremonies.

(10) Members who are not members of the Legislative Assembly may be paid compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) , from such funds as may be available to the commission therefor. Members who are members of the Legislative Assembly shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , payable from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. [1975 c.688 §2; 1977 c.891 §4; 1979 c.33 §2; 1985 c.268 §1; 1985 c.565 §17; 1987 c.54 §1; 1987 c.879 §2; 1991 c.147 §1; 2013 c.55 §1; 2016 c.108 §2]

Source: Section 172.110 — Members; appointment; qualifications; term; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors172.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.122 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.122
171.122 Rights and benefits of legislators and prospective legislators in relation to their regular employment
Status: in_force

(1) Any member or prospective member of the Legislative Assembly who leaves regular employment in order to attend upon any regular or special session of the Legislative Assembly or to perform official duties as a member or prospective member of the Legislative Assembly for which the member or prospective member may receive a per diem under ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) or may receive reimbursements for out-of-state travel, shall be granted a leave of absence from such regular employment position for such period of time as is reasonably necessary to permit such attendance or performance of duties.

(2) A member or prospective member of the Legislative Assembly shall give notice to the employer when the leave of absence described in subsection (1) of this section is anticipated or is to be taken:

(a) At least 30 days before a regular session; and

(b) As soon as it is reasonably apparent that a special or emergency session is to be called.

(3) The regular employment position of a member or prospective member on leave of absence under this section shall only be deemed vacant for the period of such leave of absence, and the member or prospective member shall not be subject to removal or discharge from such position as a consequence of such leave of absence.

(4) Upon the termination of the leave of absence of the member or prospective member under this section, a member or prospective member shall be restored to the regular employment position the member or prospective member held immediately prior to the first day of the leave of absence if such position still exists, or, if such position does not still exist, to as similar a position as possible, without loss of seniority, the right to participate in insurance or any other employment benefits, other than wages for services not rendered during the leave of absence, as a consequence of the leave of absence of the member or prospective member. Such seniority, right to participate in insurance or other employment benefits shall continue to accumulate during the leave of absence as though the member or prospective member had continued in employment continuously in the regular employment position the member or prospective member held immediately prior to the first day of the leave of absence of the member or prospective member.

(5) This section is not applicable if:

(a) The member or prospective member was employed by the employer for a period of less than 90 days immediately prior to the first day of the leave of absence.

(b) The circumstances of the employer have so changed during the leave of absence of the member or prospective member as to make restoration of the member or prospective member to employment impossible or unreasonable.

(c) The member or prospective member fails to apply for restoration to employment within:

(A) Fifteen days after adjournment sine die of the Legislative Assembly following a regular session; or

(B) If the leave was for a lesser period for another legislative assignment, five days after the assignment is completed.

(d) The regular employment position of the member or prospective member immediately prior to the first day of the leave of absence or the character, terms, conditions or activities of such position are incompatible under the Constitution and laws of this state with the office of member of the Legislative Assembly.

(e) Employment is on a temporary basis.

(f) The employer employs fewer than 10 persons immediately prior to the first day of the leave of absence.

(6) As used in this section, “prospective member” means a person who is certified or appointed to serve in the Legislative Assembly but who has not taken the oath of office. [1957 c.549 §2; 1989 c.1066 §1; 1991 c.454 §2]

Source: Section 171.122 — Rights and benefits of legislators and prospective legislators in relation to their regular employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.420 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.420
171.420 Classification and arrangement
Status: in_force

The Legislative Administrator shall classify and arrange the legislative records delivered to the Legislative Administrator pursuant to ORS 171.415 (Delivery to Legislative Administration Committee) , in a manner that the Legislative Administrator considers best suited to carry out the efficient and economical utilization, maintenance, preservation and disposition of the records. The State Archivist shall assist the Legislative Administrator in the performance of this work. The Legislative Administrator shall deliver to the State Archivist all legislative records in the possession of the Legislative Administrator when such records have been classified and arranged. The State Archivist shall thereafter be official custodian of the records so delivered. [1961 c.150 §3; 1969 c.620 §11]

Source: Section 171.420 — Classification and arrangement; delivery to State Archivist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.535 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.535
174.535 Construction of reviser’s bills
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the Legislative Assembly to revise sections from Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon law periodically in order to maintain accuracy. However, nothing in chapter 740, Oregon Laws 1983, chapter 565, Oregon Laws 1985, chapter 158, Oregon Laws 1987, chapter 171, Oregon Laws 1989, chapters 67 and 927, Oregon Laws 1991, chapters 18 and 469, Oregon Laws 1993, chapter 79, Oregon Laws 1995, chapter 249, Oregon Laws 1997, chapter 59, Oregon Laws 1999, chapter 104, Oregon Laws 2001, chapter 14, Oregon Laws 2003, chapter 22, Oregon Laws 2005, chapter 71, Oregon Laws 2007, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 2009, chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2011, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2013, chapter 27, Oregon Laws 2015, chapter 17, Oregon Laws 2017, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2019, chapter 97, Oregon Laws 2021, or chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2023, is intended to alter the legislative intent or purpose of statutory sections affected by chapter 740, Oregon Laws 1983, chapter 565, Oregon Laws 1985, chapter 158, Oregon Laws 1987, chapter 171, Oregon Laws 1989, chapters 67 and 927, Oregon Laws 1991, chapters 18 and 469, Oregon Laws 1993, chapter 79, Oregon Laws 1995, chapter 249, Oregon Laws 1997, chapter 59, Oregon Laws 1999, chapter 104, Oregon Laws 2001, chapter 14, Oregon Laws 2003, chapter 22, Oregon Laws 2005, chapter 71, Oregon Laws 2007, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 2009, chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2011, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2013, chapter 27, Oregon Laws 2015, chapter 17, Oregon Laws 2017, chapter 13, Oregon Laws 2019, chapter 97, Oregon Laws 2021, and chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2023, except insofar as the amendments thereto, or repeals thereof, specifically require. [Derived from 1983 c.740 §1; 1985 c.565 §1; 1987 c.158 §1; 1989 c.171 §1; 1991 c.67 §1; 1991 c.927 §1; 1993 c.18 §1; 1993 c.469 §1; 1995 c.79 §1; 1997 c.249 §1; 1999 c.59 §1; 2001 c.104 §1; 2003 c.14 §1; 2005 c.22 §1; 2007 c.71 §1; 2009 c.11 §1; 2011 c.9 §1; 2013 c.1 §1; 2015 c.27 §1; 2017 c.17 §1; 2019 c.13 §1; 2021 c.97 §1; 2023 c.9 §1]

Source: Section 174.535 — Construction of reviser’s bills , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.565 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.565
171.565 Vote required for confirmation
Status: in_force

(1) In case of any executive appointment made subject to confirmation of the Senate, the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Senate shall be necessary for confirmation. If an appointment is not confirmed by the Senate, the Governor shall make another appointment, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

(2) The name of the individual to be appointed or reappointed shall be submitted to the Senate by the Governor. The Senate shall take up the question of confirmation as soon after the convening of a regular or special session as is appropriate or upon a convening of the Senate to carry out its duties under section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution. The question of confirmation may be referred to committee or it may be acted upon without such referral.

(3) Members of the Senate convened to carry out duties of the Senate under section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution, shall be considered in attendance at a meeting of an interim committee during the period of convening for purposes of ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) .

(4) If the name of an individual to be appointed or reappointed submitted by the Governor is not acted upon during the term of the Legislative Assembly to which it is submitted, the name may be resubmitted to the subsequent term by the Governor on or after the date the Legislative Assembly convenes in the subsequent regular session. [1981 c.4 §2; enacted in lieu of 171.570; 1985 c.35 §1]

Source: Section 171.565 — Vote required for confirmation; interim Senate meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.790 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.790
173.790 Stores Revolving Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established for the Legislative Administration Committee a Stores Revolving Account. The committee may pay for rent, staff, stocks of supplies, materials, equipment and fixtures used under ORS 173.785 (Capitol gift shop) from the Stores Revolving Account for the purpose of supplying current requirements, the cost of which shall be reimbursed to the revolving account through receipts on the basis of sales. The moneys in the Stores Revolving Account are appropriated continuously to the committee for the purposes of this subsection.

(2) Quarterly any amount in the Stores Revolving Account in excess of $30,000 shall be transferred and credited to the State Capitol Operating Account established under ORS 276.003 (State Capitol Operating Account) , to be accounted for separately and to be used as provided in ORS 173.785 (Capitol gift shop) (2). The use shall be considered to be an operating and maintenance expense of the State Capitol.

(3) There is established for the Legislative Administration Committee a Property and Supplies Stores Account. The committee may pay for rent, staff, stocks of supplies, materials, equipment and fixtures used to provide supplies for resale to tenants of the State Capitol from the Property and Supplies Stores Account for the purpose of supplying current requirements, the cost of which shall be reimbursed to the account through receipts on the basis of sales. The moneys in the Property and Supplies Stores Account are appropriated continuously to the committee for the purposes of this subsection. [1983 c.444 §6; 1987 c.704 §1; 2003 c.734 §22]

Source: Section 173.790 — Stores Revolving Account; Property and Supplies Stores Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.410 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.410
173.410 Appointing authority for Legislative Fiscal Officer
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, ORS 173.420 (Duties of Legislative Fiscal Officer) and 173.450 (Employment of staff) , “appointing authority” means the Joint Committee on Ways and Means during a session of the Legislative Assembly and the Emergency Board during the interim between sessions of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) The appointing authority shall select the Legislative Fiscal Officer who shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and under its direction. [1959 c.70 §1; 1971 c.679 §1]

Source: Section 173.410 — Appointing authority for Legislative Fiscal Officer; selection of officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.500 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.500
173.500 Establishment
Status: reserved

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) There is established the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. The foundation shall be composed of not fewer than nine and not more than 25 voting directors, who shall each serve a term of four years. The President of the Senate shall appoint three voting directors from members of the Senate. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint three voting directors from members of the House of Representatives. The Legislative Administration Committee shall appoint the remaining voting directors. A director is eligible for reappointment. The foundation may appoint honorary, nonvoting members to the foundation.

(b) The foundation shall elect a chair from among the voting directors of the foundation. A director shall serve as chair for a two-year term and may thereafter be reelected as chair, except that:

(A) The foundation may replace a chair by majority vote of the foundation; and

(B) A chair must at all times be a voting director of the foundation.

(2) The Oregon State Capitol Foundation shall:

(a) Advise the Legislative Administration Committee on the terms and conditions of contracts or agreements entered into under ORS 276.002 (Control of State Capitol) .

(b) Recommend to the committee renovations, repairs and additions to the State Capitol.

(c) Recommend to the committee exhibits and events for the State Capitol.

(d) Deposit gifts, grants, donations and moneys converted from gifts or donations of other than money into separate trust accounts reserved for the purposes of the gifts, grants and donations.

(e) Develop, maintain and implement plans to:

(A) Enhance and embellish the State Capitol in keeping with the design and purpose of the building and adjacent areas; and

(B) Preserve the history of activities of state government that have occurred in the State Capitol and of persons who have participated in state government in the State Capitol.

(f) Establish such funds and accounts as are reasonably prudent for a nonprofit corporation of the scope and mission of the foundation.

(g) Consult with any advisory committees the Legislative Administration Committee may designate before the foundation makes a recommendation required by this subsection.

(3) The Oregon State Capitol Foundation may:

(a) Solicit and accept gifts, grants and donations from public and private sources in the name of the foundation.

(b) Convert gifts or donations other than money into moneys.

(c) Advise and educate in relation to changes in statutory law or adopted policy of the Legislative Administration Committee in order to implement or promote the policies and objectives of the foundation, except that such advice and education is limited to:

(A) Activities permitted within the limits afforded to organizations established under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(B) Advice or education undertaken by the foundation that furthers the purposes of the foundation under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The Oregon State Capitol Foundation shall cause an independent audit to be performed annually of all foundation finances. The auditor shall prepare an annual financial report according to generally accepted accounting principles and shall submit the report to the foundation and the Legislative Administration Committee.

(5) The chair of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation may enter into contracts to carry out those functions and policies of the foundation for which the foundation has granted the chair contract authority. ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C do not apply to a contract or agreement entered into by the foundation. The chair may delegate the contracting authority granted under this subsection to the Legislative Administrator.

(6) The Oregon State Capitol Foundation may take action under this section upon a majority vote of a quorum of directors. A majority of the voting directors of the foundation constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) , directors or nonvoting members of the foundation who are members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to mileage expenses or a per diem and serve as volunteers on the foundation.

(8) The Oregon State Capitol Foundation may adopt its own rules and bylaws and is not subject to the rules of either house of the Legislative Assembly or Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure. The foundation shall adopt rules and bylaws to guide the foundation and implement the foundation’s responsibilities under this section.

(9) The Oregon State Capitol Foundation is not a part of the legislative department as defined in ORS 174.114 (“Legislative department” defined) or a public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) . For purposes of ORS chapter 244, neither the Oregon State Capitol Foundation nor any director or nonvoting member of the foundation may be considered to have a legislative or administrative interest.

(10) The Legislative Administrator shall provide meeting space and administrative support for the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. [2001 c.118 §1; 2003 c.794 §197; 2011 c.272 §10; 2015 c.35 §1]

Source: Section 173.500 — Establishment; directors; powers and duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.230 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.230
173.230 Confidential nature of matters handled by committee’s staff
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Counsel or any employee of the Legislative Counsel Committee may not reveal to any person not an employee of the committee the contents or nature of any matter before the Legislative Counsel in the official capacity of the Legislative Counsel, if the person bringing the matter before the Legislative Counsel or employee designates the matter as confidential. Matters not designated as confidential may be revealed only as prescribed by the rules of the committee.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Legislative Counsel may provide a copy of a draft measure to the Legislative Fiscal Officer and the Legislative Revenue Officer.

(3) The provision by the Legislative Counsel of a copy of a draft measure under subsection (2) of this section is not a waiver of privilege under ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) . [1953 c.492 §14; 1961 c.167 §30; 1999 c.117 §7; 2001 c.45 §4]

Source: Section 173.230 — Confidential nature of matters handled by committee’s staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.903 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.903
173.903 Joint Committee on Conduct continuing existence
Status: in_force

(1) The Joint Committee on Conduct has a continuing existence and may meet, act and conduct its business during the sessions of the Legislative Assembly or any recess thereof, and in the interim period between sessions, but the committee has no authority to affect the rules of either legislative chamber.

(2) The committee may not transact business unless a quorum is present. A quorum consists of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate.

(3) Action by the committee requires the affirmative vote of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate. [2019 c.604 §2]

Source: Section 173.903 — Joint Committee on Conduct continuing existence; quorum; voting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.010 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.010
174.010 General rule for construction of statutes
Status: in_force

In the construction of a statute, the office of the judge is simply to ascertain and declare what is, in terms or in substance, contained therein, not to insert what has been omitted, or to omit what has been inserted; and where there are several provisions or particulars such construction is, if possible, to be adopted as will give effect to all.

Source: Section 174.010 — General rule for construction of statutes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.275 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.275
171.275 Oregon Revised Statutes
Status: in_force

(1) Each biennium, the Legislative Counsel, under the direction of the Legislative Counsel Committee, shall publish and distribute the Oregon Revised Statutes, including an index and annotations.

(2) Each biennium, the Legislative Counsel shall solicit bids for the printing of the Oregon Revised Statutes.

(3) The Legislative Counsel Committee shall establish policies for the revision, clarification, classification, arrangement, codification, annotation, indexing, printing, binding, publication, copyrighting, sale and distribution of the publications referred to in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The Legislative Counsel Committee shall establish the charges necessary to recover the costs of publishing the materials sold and distributed under this section. [1981 c.517 §11 (enacted in lieu of 173.150); 2003 c.207 §1; 2009 c.554 §1]

Source: Section 171.275 — Oregon Revised Statutes; committee policy; charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.111 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.111
174.111 “State government” defined
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) , as used in the statutes of this state “state government” means the executive department, the judicial department and the legislative department. [2001 c.74 §3]

Source: Section 174.111 — “State government” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.410 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.410
171.410 “Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 171.410 (“Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430) to 171.430 (Disposal by certain committees) , unless the context requires otherwise, “legislative record” means a measure or amendment thereto, a document, book, paper, photograph, sound recording or other material exclusive of personal correspondence, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made by the Legislative Assembly, a committee or employee thereof, in connection with the exercise of legislative or investigatory functions, but does not include the record of an official act of the Legislative Assembly kept by the Secretary of State under section 2, Article VI of the Oregon Constitution. [1961 c.150 §1; 1981 c.517 §19]

Source: Section 171.410 — “Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.750 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.750
173.750 Effect of expiration of terms of committee members
Status: in_force

The expiration of the terms of members of the Legislative Administration Committee, as provided in ORS 173.730 (Committee membership) , does not affect the employment of any individual filling a position previously approved by the committee. Upon the expiration of the terms of members and until the newly appointed committee provides otherwise, the Legislative Administrator may employ and fix the compensation of individuals the Legislative Administrator deems necessary for the effective conduct of the work under the charge of the Legislative Administrator. [1969 c.620 §5; 2011 c.545 §12; 2017 c.17 §13]

Source: Section 173.750 — Effect of expiration of terms of committee members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.752 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.752
171.752 Time for filing statements
Status: in_force

Statements required to be filed with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission under ORS 171.745 (Lobbyist statements of expenditures) and 171.750 (Lobbyist employer statements of expenditures) shall be filed in each calendar year:

(1) Not later than April 15, for the accounting period beginning January 1 and ending March 31;

(2) Not later than July 15, for the accounting period beginning April 1 and ending June 30;

(3) Not later than October 15, for the accounting period beginning July 1 and ending September 30; and

(4) Not later than January 15 of the following calendar year, for the accounting period beginning October 1 and ending December 31. [2007 c.877 §5]

Note: 171.752 (Time for filing statements) was added to and made a part of 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 171.752 — Time for filing statements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.615 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.615
171.615 Periods during which committees function
Status: in_force

(1) An interim committee may function during the period beginning at the adjournment sine die of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly during which it was created, and ending at the convening of the next odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the activities of an interim committee are suspended during the period beginning at the convening of the even-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly and ending at the adjournment sine die of that session. [1961 c.167 §4; 2011 c.545 §6]

Source: Section 171.615 — Periods during which committees function , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.130 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.130
171.130 Presession filing of proposed measures
Status: in_force

(1) At any time in advance of any regular or special session of the Legislative Assembly fixed by the Legislative Counsel Committee, or at any time in advance of a special session as may be fixed by joint rules of both houses of the Legislative Assembly, the following may file a proposed legislative measure with the Legislative Counsel:

(a) Members who will serve in the session and members-elect.

(b) Interim and statutory committees of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) On or before December 15 of an even-numbered year, or at any time in advance of a special session as may be fixed by joint rules of both houses of the Legislative Assembly, the following may file a proposed legislative measure with the Legislative Counsel:

(a) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, to implement the fiscal recommendations of the Governor contained in the Governor’s budget.

(b) The person who will serve as Governor during the session.

(c) The Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

(d) The Judicial Department.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a statewide elected official who initially assumes office in January of an odd-numbered year may submit proposed measures for introduction by members or committees of the Legislative Assembly until the calendar day designated by rules of either house of the Legislative Assembly. The exemption granted by this subsection to a newly elected Governor does not apply to state agencies in the executive branch.

(4) On or before December 15 of an even-numbered year, a state agency may file a proposed legislative measure with the Legislative Counsel through a member or committee of the Legislative Assembly.

(5) The Legislative Counsel shall order each measure filed pursuant to subsections (1) to (4) of this section prepared for printing and may order the measure printed. If the person filing a measure specifically requests in writing that the measure be made available for distribution, the Legislative Counsel shall order the measure printed and shall make copies of the printed measure available for distribution before the beginning of the session to members and members-elect and to others upon request.

(6) Copies of all measures filed and prepared for printing or printed pursuant to this section shall be forwarded by the Legislative Counsel to the chief clerk of the house designated by the person filing the measure for introduction.

(7) The costs of carrying out this section shall be paid out of the money appropriated for the expenses of that session of the Legislative Assembly for which the measure is to be printed.

(8) The Legislative Counsel Committee may adopt rules or policies to accomplish the purpose of this section.

(9) This section does not affect any law or any rule of the Legislative Assembly or either house thereof relating to the introduction of legislative measures. [1961 c.167 §17; 1969 c.374 §1; 1971 c.638 §1; 1981 c.517 §15; 1999 c.1074 §1; 2001 c.45 §1; 2011 c.545 §1; 2011 c.731 §4; 2016 c.117 §38]

Source: Section 171.130 — Presession filing of proposed measures; printing and distribution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.730 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.730
171.730 Legislative finding
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that, to preserve and maintain the integrity of the legislative process, persons who engage in efforts to influence legislative action, either by direct communication with legislative officials or by solicitation of executive officials or other persons to engage in those efforts, should regularly report their efforts to the public. [1973 c.802 §1; 2001 c.751 §2; 2007 c.877 §6a]

Source: Section 171.730 — Legislative finding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.160 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.160
174.160 Mailing methods authorized in place of notice by registered or certified mail
Status: in_force

Whenever, for the purpose of giving notice, registered or certified mail, with or without return receipt, is authorized or required by or pursuant to statute, it is sufficient to use in lieu thereof any mailing method that provides for a return receipt. [1969 c.292 §1]

Source: Section 174.160 — Mailing methods authorized in place of notice by registered or certified mail , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.285 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.285
171.285 Legislative Counsel certificate
Status: repealed

(1) When any edition of the statutes, or part or supplement designed to replace parts of or to supplement a previous edition and to bring such edition up to date, is published by the Legislative Counsel Committee, the Legislative Counsel shall cause to be printed in the edition, part or supplement a certificate that the Legislative Counsel has compared each section in such edition, part or supplement with the original section in the enrolled bill or, if the enrolled bill is stored in a computer or similar device, with any printout or other output readable by sight, shown to reflect the enrolled bill accurately, and that, with the exception of the changes in form permitted by ORS 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) and other changes specifically authorized by law, the sections in the published edition, part or supplement are correctly copied.

(2) Any edition, part or supplement certified as provided in subsection (1) of this section shall constitute prima facie evidence of the law in all courts and proceedings, and any section in such edition, part or supplement may be amended or repealed by amending or repealing such section of the edition, part or supplement without reference to the legislative Act from which it was derived. No compilation of the statute laws of Oregon not bearing such certificate, or a similar certificate of the Reviser of Statutes, shall be admissible as evidence of the law in any court or proceeding. [Formerly 173.170; 1983 c.740 §37]

Source: Section 171.285 — Legislative Counsel certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.120 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.120
173.120 Legislative Counsel to be in attendance upon legislative sessions
Status: in_force

The Legislative Counsel shall be in attendance upon all sessions of the Legislative Assembly. [1953 c.492 §2]

Source: Section 173.120 — Legislative Counsel to be in attendance upon legislative sessions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.117 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.117
171.117 Lounge Revolving Account
Status: in_force

There is established for the Legislative Assembly a Lounge Revolving Account. The Legislative Administration Committee may pay for the costs of food served in the members’ lounges from the Lounge Revolving Account for the purpose of supplying current requirements, the cost of which shall be reimbursed to the revolving account through receipts on the basis of sales or by payroll deductions from members. The moneys in the Lounge Revolving Account are appropriated continuously for the purposes of this section. [1995 c.408 §7; reenacted by 1997 c.688 §7]

Source: Section 171.117 — Lounge Revolving Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.357 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.357
173.357 Disposition of moneys collected or received by commission
Status: in_force

All moneys collected or received by the Oregon Law Commission shall be paid into the General Fund of the State Treasury. Such moneys are continuously appropriated for and shall be used by the commission in carrying out the purposes for which the funds are received. [1997 c.661 §11]

Source: Section 173.357 — Disposition of moneys collected or received by commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.927 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.927
173.927 Establishing and maintaining Capitol Leadership Team
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Equity Officer shall establish and maintain a Capitol Leadership Team, consisting of legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists, executive and judicial branch staff who regularly interact with the legislative branch, employees of contractors who regularly interact with the legislative branch, and interested members of the public, who have an interest in promoting a productive and inclusive environment in the State Capitol and at functions and events outside of the State Capitol at which legislators, staff, lobbyists and others interact. The officer shall give preference to interested individuals who wish to serve on the team and who also have had experience working on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Capitol Leadership Team members who are legislators or partisan legislative staff shall be composed equally of those affiliated with the majority party and the minority party, so that there are equal numbers of legislators from the majority party and from the minority party and equal numbers of partisan staff team members from the majority party and from the minority party.

(2) The Legislative Administrator shall provide members of the Capitol Leadership Team with advanced respectful workplace training, with an emphasis on implementing cultural change in the workplace.

(3) Capitol Leadership Team members shall serve as mentors and informal resources of information for others who are interested in promoting a more respectful workplace or who are facing challenges in the workplace.

(4) The Capitol Leadership Team shall identify additional services or additional training needs and shall report those identified additional services or training needs to the Legislative Equity Officer and to the Joint Committee on Conduct. [2019 c.604 §13]

Source: Section 173.927 — Establishing and maintaining Capitol Leadership Team; team duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.035 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.035
173.035 Submission of statements to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

The Legislative Fiscal Officer and Legislative Revenue Officer shall submit the statement prepared under ORS 173.025 (Preparation of fiscal impact and revenue impact statements for legislation affecting state or local governments) or 173.029 (Preparation of statements for legislation creating new crime, increasing period of incarceration or otherwise modifying sentencing or state corrections policies) to the Legislative Assembly at a time set by the rules of the house where the measure was introduced. [1977 c.414 §2; 1987 c.854 §3; 2016 c.117 §3]

Source: Section 173.035 — Submission of statements to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.855 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.855
171.855 Duties of committee
Status: in_force

The Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology shall:

(1) Establish statewide goals and policy regarding information systems and technology, including telecommunications.

(2) Conduct studies of information management and technology efficiency and security.

(3) Make recommendations regarding established or proposed information resource management programs and information technology acquisitions. [1975 c.731 §2; formerly 182.121; 1993 c.724 §15b; 2013 c.100 §2]

Source: Section 171.855 — Duties of committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.933 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.933
173.933 Offsite process counselor duties
Status: in_force

(1) An offsite process counselor under contract with the Legislative Equity Officer under ORS 173.930 (Contracting for offsite process counselor) shall be available to receive information from any individual about harassing behavior occurring in the State Capitol or involving legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists or others who are present in the State Capitol or who engage with legislators, legislative staff or lobbyists, whether in the State Capitol or elsewhere.

(2) The offsite process counselor shall provide confidential process counseling to individuals who believe they have experienced or observed harassment, including but not limited to:

(a) Providing information on legislative branch personnel rules, policies and reporting processes; and

(b) Providing information on the extent to which information may be kept confidential or may be subject to disclosure.

(3) The offsite process counselor may not engage in any investigation following a report or complaint alleging harassment or following any consultation described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section.

(4) The offsite process counselor may not share any information acquired during a consultation described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section with the independent investigator performing services under ORS 173.912 (Contracting for independent investigator) and legislative branch personnel rules, except that nonpersonally identifiable information may be disclosed to facilitate the taking of any action that is consistent with legislative rules and with the principles of the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution.

(5) Upon request of a person making a disclosure, report or complaint to the Legislative Equity Officer, the offsite process counselor may be present when the disclosure, report or complaint is made. [2019 c.604 §15]

Source: Section 173.933 — Offsite process counselor duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.635 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.635
171.635 Appointment of nonlegislators
Status: in_force

Provision may be made, in the joint resolution creating an interim committee, for the appointment to the committee of individuals other than members of the Legislative Assembly. A lobbyist, as defined in ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) , may not serve as the chairperson of an interim committee, except that a public official who lobbies may serve as the chairperson of an interim committee. [1961 c.167 §3; 2023 c.138 §3]

Source: Section 171.635 — Appointment of nonlegislators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.857 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.857
171.857 Appointment
Status: in_force

(1) For each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall jointly appoint a special legislative committee to issue a report pursuant to section 8, Article VIII of the Oregon Constitution.

(2) The committee may not transact business unless a quorum is present. A quorum consists of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate.

(3) Action by the committee requires the affirmative vote of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate.

(4) Members of the committee are entitled to compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) .

(5) The Legislative Assembly in the report shall:

(a) Demonstrate that the amount within the budget appropriated for the state’s system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education is the amount of moneys as determined by the Quality Education Commission established by ORS 327.500 (Establishment) that is sufficient to meet the quality goals; or

(b) Identify the reasons that the amount appropriated for the state’s system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education is not sufficient, the extent of the insufficiency and the impact of the insufficiency on the ability of the state’s system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education to meet the quality goals. In identifying the impact of the insufficiency, the Legislative Assembly shall include in the report how the amount appropriated in the budget may affect both the current practices and student performance identified by the commission under ORS 327.506 (Quality education goals) (4)(a) and the best practices and student performance identified by the commission under ORS 327.506 (Quality education goals) (4)(b).

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, the Legislative Assembly may make a determination that the report of the Quality Education Commission should not be used as the basis for carrying out the reporting requirements of section 8, Article VIII of the Oregon Constitution, and subsection (5) of this section. If the report is not used, the Legislative Assembly shall identify the reasons for not using the report to meet the reporting requirements and shall outline an alternative methodology for making the findings required by section 8, Article VIII of the Oregon Constitution.

(b) The alternative methodology shall be based on:

(A) Research, data and public values; and

(B) The performance of successful schools, professional judgment or a combination of the performance of successful schools and professional judgment.

(c) The Legislative Assembly shall include in the report that uses the alternative methodology a determination of how the amount appropriated may affect the ability of the state’s system of kindergarten through grade 12 public education to meet quality goals established by law, including expected student performance against those goals.

(7) The Legislative Assembly shall identify in the report whether the state’s system of post-secondary public education has quality goals established by law. If there are quality goals, the Legislative Assembly shall include in the report a determination that the amount appropriated in the budget is sufficient to meet those goals or an identification of the reasons the amount appropriated is not sufficient, the extent of the insufficiency and the impact of the insufficiency on the ability of the state’s system of post-secondary public education to meet those quality goals.

(8) The report shall be issued within 180 days after the Legislative Assembly adjourns sine die.

(9) The Legislative Assembly shall provide public notice of the report’s issuance, including posting the report on the Internet and providing a print version of the report upon request. [2001 c.895 §7; 2003 c.14 §69; 2007 c.790 §3; 2011 c.272 §17; 2011 c.545 §8]

Source: Section 171.857 — Appointment; quorum; expenses; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.785 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.785
173.785 Capitol gift shop
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Administration Committee directly or by contract may establish a gift shop in the Capitol to provide for the retail sale of Oregon products approved for sale by the committee. Wholesale purchase of such products is not subject to competitive bidding.

(2) All net profits from sales described in subsection (1) of this section shall be applied to exceptional and otherwise unbudgeted maintenance expenses and other expenses incurred for enhancement and restoration of the Capitol and are continuously appropriated therefor. [1983 c.444 §5]

Source: Section 173.785 — Capitol gift shop; bidding; use of profits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.610 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.610
171.610 Functions
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly may by joint resolutions create interim committees to:

(1) Make studies of and inquiries into any subject of assistance to the Legislative Assembly, or either house thereof, in exercising its legislative authority.

(2) Report information of assistance to the Legislative Assembly, or either house thereof, in exercising its legislative authority.

(3) Prepare and submit recommendations, which may include proposed legislative measures, to the Legislative Assembly. [1961 c.167 §2]

Source: Section 171.610 — Functions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.455 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.455
173.455 Maintaining confidentiality of draft measures
Status: in_force

The Legislative Fiscal Officer or any employee of the Legislative Fiscal Officer may not reveal to any person not an employee of the Legislative Fiscal Officer the contents or nature of any confidential draft measure provided to the Legislative Fiscal Officer by the Legislative Counsel. [2001 c.45 §5]

Source: Section 173.455 — Maintaining confidentiality of draft measures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.405 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.405
171.405 Binding original enrolled laws and joint resolutions
Status: in_force

The Legislative Counsel Committee shall cause the original enrolled laws and joint resolutions passed at each session of the Legislative Assembly to be bound in a volume in a substantial manner in the order in which they are approved. The Legislative Counsel Committee is not required to keep any further record of the official acts of the Legislative Assembly, so far as relates to Acts and joint resolutions. [Formerly 171.220; 1971 c.638 §3; 2016 c.88 §6]

Source: Section 171.405 — Binding original enrolled laws and joint resolutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.772 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.772
171.772 Forms for reports, registrations and statements
Status: in_force

In carrying out the provisions of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) , the Oregon Government Ethics Commission shall:

(1) Prescribe by rule forms for registrations, statements and reports required to be filed by ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) and provide the forms to persons required to register and to file the statements and reports.

(2) Accept and file any information voluntarily supplied that exceeds the requirements of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) .

(3) Make registrations, statements and reports filed available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours, and make copying facilities available at a charge not to exceed actual cost.

(4) Adopt by rule an electronic filing system under which statements required to be filed under ORS 171.745 (Lobbyist statements of expenditures) and 171.750 (Lobbyist employer statements of expenditures) must be filed with the commission in an electronic format. The commission may not charge a fee for filing a statement under this subsection.

(5) Provide training on procedures for filing statements under subsection (4) of this section.

(6) Make statements filed under ORS 171.745 (Lobbyist statements of expenditures) and 171.750 (Lobbyist employer statements of expenditures) available in a searchable format for review by the public using the Internet. [1973 c.802 §10; 1983 c.740 §39; 2007 c.865 §27; 2007 c.877 §§8,8a]

Source: Section 171.772 — Forms for reports, registrations and statements; rules; electronic filing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.776 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.776
171.776 Commission duties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the duties prescribed in ORS 171.772 (Forms for reports, registrations and statements) , the Oregon Government Ethics Commission may make inquiries or investigations in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.778 (Complaint and adjudicatory process) with respect to registrations, statements and reports filed under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) , and with respect to any alleged failure to register or to file any statements or reports required under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) , and upon signed complaint by any individual or on its own instigation, with respect to apparent violation of any part of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) .

(2) Upon written request of any lobbyist, lobbyist employer or any person, or upon its own motion, the commission, under signature of the chairperson, may issue and publish opinions on the requirements of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) , based on actual or hypothetical circumstances.

(3) If any lobbyist or lobbyist employer associated with the lobbyist is in doubt whether a proposed transaction or action constitutes a violation of ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) , the lobbyist or lobbyist employer may request in writing a determination from the commission. The requester shall supply such information as the commission requests to enable it to issue the interpretation.

(4) A lobbyist or lobbyist employer associated with the lobbyist shall not be liable under ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) for any action or transaction carried out in accordance with an advisory interpretation issued under subsection (3) of this section. Such an advisory interpretation shall be considered a formal opinion having precedential effect and shall be subject to review by legal counsel to the commission before the interpretation is sent to the requester. [1973 c.802 §11; 1983 c.740 §40; 1993 c.743 §7]

Source: Section 171.776 — Commission duties; advisory opinions; status of opinions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.352 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.352
173.352 Work groups
Status: in_force

(1) To aid and advise the Oregon Law Commission in the performance of its functions, the commission may establish work groups. Work groups established by the commission may be continuing or temporary. The commission shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of work groups and shall appoint work group members.

(2) Members of work groups established by the commission are not entitled to compensation, but in the discretion of the commission may be reimbursed from funds available to the commission for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. [1997 c.661 §10; 2009 c.114 §8]

Source: Section 173.352 — Work groups , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.111 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.111
173.111 Legislative Counsel Committee and office of Legislative Counsel established
Status: in_force

The Legislative Counsel Committee is established as a joint committee of the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Counsel Committee shall select a Legislative Counsel to serve as its executive officer. [1969 c.256 §2 (enacted in lieu of 173.110); 1971 c.638 §4; 1999 c.117 §1]

Source: Section 173.111 — Legislative Counsel Committee and office of Legislative Counsel established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.936 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.936
173.936 Exemption from public record disclosure
Status: in_force

Records and information of the Legislative Equity Officer appointed in ORS 173.900 (Joint Committee on Conduct established) that relate to disclosures, reports or other allegations made to the equity officer or that relate to investigations, reports or counseling undertaken by the equity officer or by an independent investigator or offsite process counselor at the request or direction of the equity officer are exempt from required disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , except that:

(1) A conduct complaint made under legislative branch personnel rules is disclosable when requested;

(2) Records relating to an investigation of a member of the Legislative Assembly following a conduct complaint being made concerning the member are subject to disclosure after the fact-finding investigation has concluded, even if a legislative committee has not yet met or deliberated on the investigation’s findings; and

(3) Records relating to an investigation of allegations of conduct prohibited by legislative branch personnel rules and not described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section are subject to disclosure upon a determination being made that the person who was the subject of the investigation is subject to remedial measures or discipline. [2019 c.604 §19]

Source: Section 173.936 — Exemption from public record disclosure; exceptions to exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.465 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.465
171.465 Credentials committee
Status: in_force

The presiding officer of each house of the Legislative Assembly shall appoint a credentials committee. The credentials committee shall review the finding of any report of the Secretary of State submitted under this section and ORS 171.450 (Legislative intent) to 171.460 (Secretary of State to conduct investigation) , hear additional evidence if it so chooses, and make recommendations to the appropriate legislative body. [1985 c.693 §4]

Source: Section 171.465 — Credentials committee; appointment; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.515 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.515
171.515 Reimbursement of witnesses appearing under legislative process
Status: in_force

(1) Witnesses appearing under process issued pursuant to ORS 171.510 (Legislative process to compel attendance and production of papers) :

(a) Before the Senate or House of Representatives, or a standing, special or statutory committee of either or both, or a subcommittee thereof, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, shall be reimbursed from funds appropriated for the expenses of that session of the Legislative Assembly during which the witnesses appear.

(b) Before the Legislative Counsel Committee, the Emergency Board, the Joint Committee on Ways and Means or an interim committee, or a subcommittee thereof, shall be reimbursed from funds appropriated for the expenses of the committee or subcommittee before which the witnesses appear.

(2) The amount of reimbursement payable to a witness under subsection (1) of this section shall not exceed the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in ORS 44.415 (Fees and mileage of witnesses) (2). All claims for reimbursement are subject to the approval of the Legislative Fiscal Officer. [1961 c.167 §11; 1981 c.892 §91a; 1989 c.980 §9]

Source: Section 171.515 — Reimbursement of witnesses appearing under legislative process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.605 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.605
171.605 Construction of ORS 171.605 to 171.635
Status: in_force

(1) The powers described in ORS 171.605 (Construction of ORS 171.605 to 171.635) to 171.635 (Appointment of nonlegislators) are supplementary and in addition to those otherwise possessed by interim committees and their members. ORS 171.605 (Construction of ORS 171.605 to 171.635) to 171.635 (Appointment of nonlegislators) are not intended to limit the powers that would be possessed by interim committees and their members had ORS 171.605 (Construction of ORS 171.605 to 171.635) to 171.635 (Appointment of nonlegislators) not been enacted.

(2) The Legislative Assembly intends that no provision of any joint resolution creating an interim committee be construed to supersede any provision of ORS 171.610 (Functions) to 171.620 (Powers) , whether by implication or otherwise, unless the joint resolution specifically provides that its provision supersedes as to the particular interim committee that it creates. [1961 c.167 §1]

Source: Section 171.605 — Construction of ORS 171.605 to 171.635 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.116 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.116
174.116 “Local government” and “local service district” defined
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) , as used in the statutes of this state “local government” means all cities, counties and local service districts located in this state, and all administrative subdivisions of those cities, counties and local service districts.

(b) Subject to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) , as used in the statutes of this state “local government” includes:

(A) An entity created by statute, ordinance or resolution for the purpose of giving advice only to a local government;

(B) An entity created by local government for the purpose of giving advice to local government and that is not created by ordinance or resolution, if the document creating the entity indicates that the entity is a public body; and

(C) Any entity created by local government other than an entity described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, unless the ordinance, resolution or other document creating the entity indicates that the entity is not a governmental entity or the entity is not subject to any substantial control by local government.

(2) Subject to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) , as used in the statutes of this state “local service district” means:

(a) An economic improvement district created under ORS 223.112 (Definitions for ORS 223.112 to 223.132) to 223.132 (Formation of economic improvement districts as additional power of cities) or 223.141 (Definitions for ORS 223.141 to 223.161) to 223.161 (Effect of local improvement districts or urban renewal districts) .

(b) A people’s utility district organized under ORS chapter 261.

(c) A domestic water supply district organized under ORS chapter 264.

(d) A cemetery maintenance district organized under ORS chapter 265.

(e) A park and recreation district organized under ORS chapter 266.

(f) A mass transit district organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) .

(g) A transportation district organized under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) .

(h) A metropolitan service district organized under ORS chapter 268.

(i) A translator district organized under ORS 354.605 (Definitions for ORS 354.605 to 354.715) to 354.715 (Dissolution, liquidation and transfer proceedings) .

(j) A library district organized under ORS 357.216 (Definitions for ORS 357.216 to 357.286) to 357.286 (Retirement system for employees) .

(k) A county road district organized under ORS 371.055 (Formation of road districts) to 371.110 (Effect of change of district boundaries on road tax levy) .

(L) A special road district organized under ORS 371.305 (Authority to form special road districts) to 371.360 (Deposit of tax proceeds in bank) .

(m) A road assessment district organized under ORS 371.405 (Definitions for ORS 371.405 to 371.535) to 371.535 (Disposition of funds of dissolved district) .

(n) A highway lighting district organized under ORS chapter 372.

(o) A 9-1-1 communications district organized under ORS 403.300 (Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380) to 403.380 (Advisory committee) .

(p) A health district organized under ORS 440.305 (District created coterminous with each district existing on July 2, 1957) to 440.410 (Annual audit) .

(q) A sanitary district organized under ORS 450.005 (Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245) to 450.245 (Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws) .

(r) A sanitary authority, water authority or joint water and sanitary authority organized under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) .

(s) A county service district organized under ORS chapter 451.

(t) A vector control district organized under ORS 452.020 (Formation of district) to 452.170 (Deposit and disbursement of moneys collected) .

(u) A rural fire protection district organized under ORS chapter 478.

(v) A geothermal heating district organized under ORS chapter 523.

(w) An irrigation district organized under ORS chapter 545.

(x) A drainage district organized under ORS chapter 547.

(y) A diking district organized under ORS chapter 551.

(z) A water improvement district organized under ORS chapter 552.

(aa) A water control district organized under ORS chapter 553.

(bb) A district improvement company or a district improvement corporation organized under ORS chapter 554.

(cc) A weather modification district organized under ORS 558.200 (Definition of “county court.”) to 558.440 (Special elections) .

(dd) A fair district formed under ORS chapter 565.

(ee) A soil and water conservation district organized under ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties) .

(ff) A weed control district organized under ORS 569.350 (Necessity of eradication of weeds) to 569.445 (Duty to clean machinery before moving) .

(gg) A port organized under ORS 777.005 (Definitions for ORS 777.005 to 777.725 and 777.915 to 777.953) to 777.725 (Borrowing money to pay bonus) and 777.915 (Definitions for ORS 777.915 to 777.953) to 777.953 (Annexation) .

(hh) The Port of Portland created under ORS 778.010 (District known as Port of Portland) .

(ii) An airport district established under ORS chapter 838.

(jj) A heritage district organized under ORS 358.442 (Definitions for ORS 358.442 to 358.474) to 358.474 (Employees’ retirement system) .

(kk) A radio and data district organized under ORS 403.500 (Definitions for ORS 403.500 to 403.542) to 403.542 (Contracts with United States) .

(LL) A sand control district organized under ORS 555.500 (Formation) to 555.535 (Application of ORS chapter 255) .

(mm) The urban flood safety and water quality district created under ORS 550.150 (Purpose of ORS 550.150 to 550.410) to 550.410 (Additional cause of action for certain impairments of district works) . [2001 c.74 §7; 2003 c.802 §1; 2007 c.562 §18; 2009 c.584 §19; 2015 c.560 §13; 2019 c.621 §27]

Source: Section 174.116 — “Local government” and “local service district” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.762 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.762
171.762 Verification of reports, registrations and statements
Status: in_force

(1) Each report, registration or statement required by ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under the penalties of false swearing. Such declaration shall be in lieu of any oath otherwise required.

(2) No person shall willfully make and subscribe any document which contains or is verified by a written declaration for false swearing which the person does not believe to be true and correct to every matter. [1973 c.802 §8; 1979 c.666 §4]

Source: Section 171.762 — Verification of reports, registrations and statements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.900 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.900
173.900 Joint Committee on Conduct established
Status: in_force

(1) The Joint Committee on Conduct is established as a joint committee of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) The Legislative Equity Office is established as a nonpartisan office of the Legislative Assembly that is independent of any other nonpartisan office.

(3) By concurrent resolution, the Legislative Assembly shall select a Legislative Equity Officer, to serve as the executive officer of the Legislative Equity Office.

(4) The committee may recruit, conduct interviews and make recommendations for the appointment of the Legislative Equity Officer by the Legislative Assembly. The committee shall consult with the Capitol Leadership Team established under ORS 173.927 (Establishing and maintaining Capitol Leadership Team) in the performance of the committee’s duties under this section.

(5) Subject to the limitations otherwise provided by law for expenses of state officers, the Legislative Equity Officer shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred or paid by the officer in the performance of duties of the officer.

(6) The Legislative Equity Officer serves for a four-year term and is eligible for reappointment to succeeding terms. An officer may be removed for cause by the committee upon a finding by the committee that supports a for-cause removal of the officer.

(7) The committee shall:

(a) Receive from the Legislative Equity Officer annual reports described in ORS 173.909 (Duties and powers of Legislative Equity Officer) and any other reports the committee or officer determines are warranted;

(b) Provide office facilities for the officer that are sufficiently independent to ensure that the officer operates independently of any other legislative branch organization, including but not limited to authorizing the officer to maintain facilities that are located near but outside of the State Capitol;

(c) Ensure that the officer possesses all possible indicia of independence from the other parts of the legislative branch;

(d) Provide ongoing direction and oversight for continual updating of the training described in ORS 173.915 (Respectful workplace training) ;

(e) Develop and maintain a respectful workplace policy to be administered by the Legislative Administrator and that is designed to address conduct that is inconsistent with a respectful workplace in the State Capitol and that does not rise to the level of creating a hostile work environment or violating public accommodation law;

(f) Provide policy direction and oversight to the officer; and

(g) Perform other duties as assigned by joint rules of the Legislative Assembly.

(8) The Joint Committee on Conduct shall be composed of those members of the Senate Committee on Conduct formed to perform delegated and assigned functions described in Article IV, section 15, of the Oregon Constitution, for the Senate and the House Committee on Conduct formed to perform delegated and assigned functions described in Article IV, section 15, of the Oregon Constitution, for the House of Representatives.

(9) In any hearing to perform a function described in Article IV, section 15, of the Oregon Constitution, Joint Committee on Conduct members of the other legislative chamber may attend and be seated at the dais as nonvoting observers.

(10) Notwithstanding subsection (8) of this section, a member of the Joint Committee on Conduct shall be recused from service on a committee on conduct performing functions under Article IV, section 15, of the Oregon Constitution, if the facts and circumstances at issue could impair the member’s ability to act impartially and without bias. In the event of a recusal, the appointing authority shall appoint an acting member until the functions performed under Article IV, section 15, of the Oregon Constitution, have been resolved. [2019 c.604 §1]

Source: Section 173.900 — Joint Committee on Conduct established; Legislative Equity Office established; Legislative Equity Officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.540 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.540
174.540 Parts of printed statute editions not part of the law
Status: in_force

Title heads, chapter heads, division heads, section and subsection heads or titles and explanatory notes, in the statute laws described in ORS 174.510 (Statute revision of 1953 enacted as law) (1) and in parts of Oregon Revised Statutes, do not constitute any part of the law. [1953 c.3 §4; 1961 c.90 §5; 2013 c.1 §15]

Source: Section 174.540 — Parts of printed statute editions not part of the law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.240 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.240
173.240 Committee’s staff prohibited from influencing legislation
Status: in_force

Neither the Legislative Counsel nor any employee of the committee shall oppose, urge or attempt to influence legislation. [1953 c.492 §14]

Source: Section 173.240 — Committee’s staff prohibited from influencing legislation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.407 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.407
171.407 Sound recordings of legislative proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) Sound recordings, produced on equipment selected by the Legislative Administration Committee for compatibility with equipment for reproduction by the State Archives, shall be made of every meeting of the Legislative Assembly and of every hearing and meeting of every standing, special and interim committee of the Legislative Assembly, or subcommittee thereof.

(2) The sound recordings required under subsection (1) of this section are part of the legislative records of the Legislative Assembly or committee and shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 171.410 (“Legislative record” defined for ORS 171.410 to 171.430) to 171.430 (Disposal by certain committees) .

(3) Except as provided in ORS 171.425 (Borrowing by certain legislative personnel) , the State Archivist shall not loan any sound recording required under subsection (1) of this section, but may arrange to have such recordings copied in an appropriate manner and may make a reasonable charge therefor. [1973 c.555 §1]

Source: Section 171.407 — Sound recordings of legislative proceedings; public access , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.635 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.635
173.635 Director duties and powers
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Policy and Research Director shall, subject to available resources:

(a) Prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative research and otherwise facilitate the development of legislative policy, when requested to do so by a member or committee of the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Provide advice and assistance to legislative committees;

(c) Exercise continuing supervision, coordination and support of clerical and administrative services to legislative standing and interim committees, including consideration of adequacy of staff and administrative services for these committees; and

(d) Provide research facilities and services to members and committees of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) The director may employ and fix the compensation of such professional assistants and other employees as the director deems necessary for the work under the charge of the director.

(3) The director may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the director. [2016 c.88 §2]

Source: Section 173.635 — Director duties and powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.025 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.025
173.025 Preparation of fiscal impact and revenue impact statements for legislation affecting state or local governments
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Fiscal Officer, with the aid of the Legislative Revenue Officer, state agencies and affected local governmental units, including school districts, shall prepare a fiscal impact statement for each measure reported out of a committee of the Legislative Assembly that could have an effect on expenditures of the state or on expenditures of local governmental units, including school districts.

(2) The Legislative Revenue Officer, with aid of the Legislative Fiscal Officer, the Department of Revenue, state agencies and affected local governmental units, including school districts, shall prepare a revenue impact statement for each measure reported out of a committee of the Legislative Assembly that could have any effect on revenues of the state or on revenues of local governmental units, including school districts.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection, “tax expenditure” has the meaning given that term in ORS 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) .

(b) If a revenue impact statement is prepared pursuant to subsection (2) of this section on a measure that creates a tax expenditure, the revenue impact statement must include the revenue impact of the measure for at least three consecutive biennia, beginning with the current biennium.

(c) If a revenue impact statement is prepared pursuant to subsection (2) of this section on a measure that creates or extends a tax expenditure, the revenue impact statement must include a statement describing the public policy purpose of the tax expenditure. The public policy purpose statement is subject to review by the committee recommending passage of the measure. [1977 c.414 §1; 1989 c.970 §2; 2007 c.828 §1; 2013 c.750 §44; 2016 c.117 §1; 2019 c.13 §31]

Source: Section 173.025 — Preparation of fiscal impact and revenue impact statements for legislation affecting state or local governments; tax expenditure provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.580 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.580
171.580 Joint Legislative Audit Committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a Joint Legislative Audit Committee consisting of the cochairs of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker and members of the Senate appointed by the President.

(2) The committee has a continuing existence and may meet, act and conduct its business during sessions of the Legislative Assembly or any recess thereof and in the interim between sessions.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of a member shall expire upon the earlier of:

(A) The date of the convening of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the commencement of the member’s term; or

(B) The date of the convening of an organizational session of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the commencement of the member’s term.

(b) When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the committee in the interim between an odd-numbered year regular session and the earlier of the date of the convening of the next following odd-numbered year regular session or the date of the convening of an organizational session of the next following odd-numbered year regular session, until such vacancy is filled, the membership of the committee shall be considered not to include the vacant position for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present and a quorum is a majority of the remaining members.

(4) Members of the committee shall receive an amount equal to that authorized under ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly for each day spent in the performance of their duties as members of the committee or any subcommittee thereof in lieu of reimbursement for in-state travel expenses. However, when engaged in out-of-state travel, members shall be entitled to receive their actual and necessary expenses therefor in lieu of the amount authorized by this subsection. Payment shall be made from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly.

(5) The committee may not transact business unless a quorum is present. A quorum consists of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate.

(6) Action by the committee requires the affirmative vote of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate.

(7) The Legislative Fiscal Office shall furnish to the committee such services of personnel and such other facilities as are necessary to enable the committee to carry out its functions as directed by law, with such assistance as the Division of Audits and Oregon Department of Administrative Services can provide. [1989 c.128 §1; 1997 c.331 §1; 1999 c.59 §34; 1999 c.567 §1; 2007 c.790 §6; 2011 c.545 §5; 2017 c.17 §8]

Source: Section 171.580 — Joint Legislative Audit Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.245 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.245
171.245 Legislative Publications Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the General Fund an account to be known as the Legislative Publications Account. All moneys collected or received under ORS 171.236 (Session laws) shall be paid into the account. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously for and shall be used for the purposes described in ORS 171.236 (Session laws) .

(2) Disbursements of moneys from the Legislative Publications Account shall be approved by either of the presiding officers of the Legislative Assembly; but the presiding officers may jointly designate an individual to approve disbursements from the account. A statement designating the individual, together with a sample of the individual’s signature, shall be filed as provided in ORS 293.335 (Designation of individual by legislative committee to approve disbursements) . [1965 c.424 §3; 1969 c.174 §2; 1981 c.517 §16; 1999 c.117 §9]

Source: Section 171.245 — Legislative Publications Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.427 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.427
171.427 Schedule for retention, destruction or disposition of records
Status: in_force

The Legislative Administration Committee and State Archivist shall establish and from time to time may revise a schedule that shall govern the retention and destruction or other disposition of legislative records delivered to and in the custody of the archivist under ORS 171.420 (Classification and arrangement) or 171.430 (Disposal by certain committees) and of sound recordings retained by a committee under ORS 171.430 (Disposal by certain committees) (2). The schedule agreed upon by the committee and archivist shall be set forth in the rules and regulations issued by the archivist. [1973 c.555 §3]

Source: Section 171.427 — Schedule for retention, destruction or disposition of records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.325 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.325
171.325 Certified copy of statute or rule of civil procedure published in Oregon Revised Statutes
Status: in_force

(1) Upon request of any person, the Secretary of State may certify under the seal of the State of Oregon:

(a) A copy of any statute of this state published in the Oregon Revised Statutes.

(b) A copy of any rule contained in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure and published in the Oregon Revised Statutes.

(2) The certification of the Secretary of State shall state that the statute or rule was published in the Oregon Revised Statutes and shall specify the edition of the Oregon Revised Statutes in which the statute or rule appeared.

(3) The Secretary of State may charge a fee for the cost of reproducing and certifying a copy of a statute or rule requested under this section. [1983 c.245 §1]

Source: Section 171.325 — Certified copy of statute or rule of civil procedure published in Oregon Revised Statutes; form; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 172.020 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 172 / Section 172.020
172.020 Duties of commission
Status: in_force

Each commissioner shall attend the meetings of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, and both in and out of such national conference shall do all in the power of the commissioner to promote uniformity in state laws, in all subjects in which uniformity is desirable and practicable. The commission shall report to the legislature at each odd-numbered year regular session, and from time to time thereafter as the commission deems proper, an account of its transactions and its advice and recommendations for legislation. It also shall be the duty of the commission to bring about as far as practicable the uniform judicial interpretation of all uniform laws. [Amended by 2011 c.545 §28]

Source: Section 172.020 — Duties of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors172.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.022 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.022
171.022 Effective date for Act of Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in the Act, an Act of the Legislative Assembly takes effect on January 1 of the year after passage of the Act. [1999 c.1012 §1]

Source: Section 171.022 — Effective date for Act of Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.270 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.270
171.270 Legislative materials furnished to public officers without charge are public property
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by or pursuant to law, the copies of the legislative materials referred to in ORS 171.236 (Session laws) furnished free of charge to the public officers of this state pursuant to law are public property and shall be delivered over by them to their successors in office. [Amended by 1969 c.174 §3; 1981 c.517 §18]

Source: Section 171.270 — Legislative materials furnished to public officers without charge are public property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.315 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.315
173.315 Oregon Law Commission established
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Law Commission is established to conduct a continuous substantive law revision program as described in ORS 173.338 (Law revision program) .

(2) The Oregon Law Commission has 15 members, as follows:

(a) A person appointed by the President of the Senate who is a member of the Senate at the time of appointment;

(b) A person appointed by the President of the Senate who is a current or former member of the Senate at the time of appointment;

(c) A person appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives who is a member of the House of Representatives at the time of appointment;

(d) A person appointed by the Speaker of the House of the Representatives who is a current or former member of the House of Representatives at the time of appointment;

(e) The deans of Oregon’s accredited law schools, or their designees;

(f) Three persons appointed by the Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar;

(g) The Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee;

(h) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, or the Chief Justice’s designee;

(i) The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, or the Chief Judge’s designee;

(j) A person appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who is a circuit court judge, or a retired circuit court judge who has been designated as a senior judge under ORS 1.300 (Senior judge) , at the time of appointment; and

(k) One person appointed by the Governor.

(3) The Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and the deans of Oregon’s accredited law schools are ex officio members of the commission and have the same powers as appointed members.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, appointed members of the commission serve four-year terms. Terms commence on July 1 of even-numbered years. Before the expiration of the four-year term, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor. A person who has served as a member is eligible for reappointment.

(b) A person appointed under subsection (2)(a) of this section serves a term of four years, or until the person ceases to be a member of the Senate, whichever occurs first. A person appointed under subsection (2)(c) of this section serves a term of four years, or until the person ceases to be a member of the House of Representatives, whichever occurs first.

(5) If there is a vacancy in the position of an appointed member:

(a) The appointing authority shall appoint a person as soon as possible to serve during the remainder of the unexpired term; and

(b) The appointing authority may specify that the person appointed to serve the remainder of the unexpired term is also appointed to the next following full term.

(6) If a member of the commission is authorized under subsection (2) of this section to name a designee, a person named as a designee has all of the powers and duties of the member until the designation expires or is revoked. The following persons may be designated:

(a) A dean of one of Oregon’s accredited law schools may designate a member of the faculty of the law school.

(b) The Chief Justice may designate a Supreme Court judge.

(c) The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals may designate another judge of the Court of Appeals.

(d) The Attorney General may designate an assistant attorney general or the Deputy Attorney General.

(7) The term of an appointed member of the commission shall cease if the member misses three consecutive meetings without prior approval of the chairperson, and the appointing authority for the position shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy in the manner provided by subsection (5) of this section.

(8) The Oregon Law Commission shall elect its chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members with such powers and duties as the commission shall determine.

(9) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is present at a meeting, the commission may take action by an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the commission who are present.

(10) Members of the commission who are members of the Legislative Assembly are entitled to compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) . [1981 c.813 §1; 1997 c.661 §1; 2009 c.114 §1; 2011 c.272 §14]

Source: Section 173.315 — Oregon Law Commission established; duties; membership; chairperson , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.215 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.215
173.215 Effect of expiration of terms of committee members
Status: in_force

(1) The expiration of the terms of members of the Legislative Counsel Committee, as provided by ORS 173.191 (Membership) , does not affect the employment of any individual filling a position previously approved by the committee.

(2) Upon the expiration of the terms of members and until the newly appointed Legislative Counsel Committee provides otherwise, the Legislative Counsel may employ and fix the compensation of individuals the Legislative Counsel considers necessary for the effective conduct of the work supervised or managed by the Legislative Counsel.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 173.111 (Legislative Counsel Committee and office of Legislative Counsel established) and 173.200 (Selection of Legislative Counsel) , if a vacancy occurs in the position of Legislative Counsel after the expiration of the terms of members and before the appointment of members of a new Legislative Counsel Committee, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may jointly select a Legislative Counsel who has the qualifications set forth in ORS 173.200 (Selection of Legislative Counsel) . The Legislative Counsel selected by the President and the Speaker serves at their pleasure at a salary jointly fixed by the President and the Speaker that does not exceed the salary last fixed by the committee. The President and Speaker may act in lieu of the Legislative Counsel Committee under ORS 293.335 (Designation of individual by legislative committee to approve disbursements) in designating the Legislative Counsel they select to approve disbursements and in filing the statement of designation. After appointment of a Legislative Counsel Committee, the Legislative Counsel selected under this subsection serves at the pleasure of the committee and the committee may exercise power and authority over the Legislative Counsel as if the Legislative Counsel had been selected by the committee. [1965 c.113 §1; 1967 c.5 §1; 1975 c.136 §10; 1999 c.117 §6; 2011 c.545 §10; 2017 c.17 §11]

Source: Section 173.215 — Effect of expiration of terms of committee members; Legislative Counsel vacancy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.562 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.562
171.562 Procedures for confirmation
Status: in_force

The Senate by rule adopted during a session or at a convening of the Senate to carry out its duties under section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution, shall specify its procedures for the confirming of appointments by the Governor that are by law subject to confirmation by the Senate. [1981 c.4 §1; enacted in lieu of 171.560]

Source: Section 171.562 — Procedures for confirmation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.875 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.875
171.875 Report required to accompany measures proposing mandated coverage
Status: in_force

Every proposed legislative measure that mandates a health insurance coverage, whether by requiring payment for certain providers or by requiring an offering of a health insurance coverage by an insurer or health care service contractor as a component of individual or group health insurance policies, shall be accompanied by a report that assesses both the social and financial effects of the coverage in the manner provided in ORS 171.880 (Content of report) , including the efficacy of the treatment or service proposed. The report may be prepared either by the chief sponsor or by any other proponent of the proposed measure. The report shall be submitted with the proposed measure when the proposed measure is submitted for filing, and shall be in writing and be a public record. [1985 c.747 §56]

Source: Section 171.875 — Report required to accompany measures proposing mandated coverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.120 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.120
171.120 Purpose of ORS 171.120 to 171.125
Status: in_force

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(1) It is the purpose and intent of the Legislative Assembly in enacting this section and ORS 171.122 (Rights and benefits of legislators and prospective legislators in relation to their regular employment) and 171.125 (Proceeding to require compliance with ORS 171.120 and 171.122) that, subject to the conditions set forth in these sections, any member of the Legislative Assembly whose employment is interrupted because of attendance at regular or special sessions of the Legislative Assembly or the performance of official duties as a member of the Legislative Assembly shall be restored to the employment status the member would have enjoyed if the member had continued in employment during any such attendance or performance of duties.

(2) As a part of the public policy to encourage public service, an employer may not discharge or threaten to discharge, intimidate or coerce any employee by reason of the employee’s service or scheduled service as a member or prospective member of the Legislative Assembly.

(3) The member or prospective member may not be subject to discipline or harassment or placed at any employment disadvantage as a consequence of the leave of absence. It is an unlawful employment practice under ORS chapter 659A for a member or prospective member to be subject to discipline or harassment or placed at any employment disadvantage as a consequence of any leave of absence related to regular or special session attendance or duties. A member or prospective member may file a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) , or a civil action under ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) , alleging violation of this subsection. [1957 c.549 §1; 1989 c.1066 §2; 1991 c.454 §1; 2001 c.621 §69; 2005 c.199 §2]

Source: Section 171.120 — Purpose of ORS 171.120 to 171.125; unlawful employment practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.180 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.180
171.180 State policy governing election dates
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that to limit the number of days on which elections are held in this state would consolidate separate single purpose elections, reduce the cost of elections and local government, and increase participation in the electoral process. It, therefore, finds that the number of election days in this state is a matter of statewide concern. [1979 c.316 §1]

Source: Section 171.180 — State policy governing election dates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.130 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.130
174.130 Majority can exercise authority given jointly
Status: in_force

Any authority conferred by law upon three or more persons may be exercised by a majority of them unless expressly otherwise provided by law.

Source: Section 174.130 — Majority can exercise authority given jointly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.590 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.590
174.590 Statutory terminology not intended to preserve procedural distinctions between actions and suits
Status: in_force

References in the statute laws of this state, including provisions of law deemed to be rules of court as provided in ORS 1.745 (Laws on civil pleading, practice and procedure deemed rules of court until changed) , in effect on or after January 1, 1980, to actions, actions at law, proceedings at law, suits, suits in equity, proceedings in equity, judgments or decrees are not intended and shall not be construed to retain procedural distinctions between actions at law and suits in equity abolished by ORCP 2. [1979 c.284 §5]

Source: Section 174.590 — Statutory terminology not intended to preserve procedural distinctions between actions and suits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.912 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.912
173.912 Contracting for independent investigator
Status: in_force

(1) Under the direction of the Joint Committee on Conduct, the Legislative Equity Officer shall contract with one or more individuals who are unaffiliated with the legislative branch and who meet the standards and criteria established by the committee for performing services for the legislative branch as an independent investigator. An independent investigator shall:

(a) Receive complaints and reports alleging harassment or other conduct that is asserted to violate standards of harassment, discrimination or retaliation prescribed by legislative branch personnel rules;

(b) Conduct investigations, determine facts, write investigative reports and report outcomes of investigations to appointing authorities or other persons or entities identified in legislative branch personnel rules or chamber rules as recipients of independent investigator reports; and

(c) Make recommendations regarding interim safety measures to appointing authorities or other persons or entities identified in legislative branch personnel rules or chamber rules as recipients of independent investigator recommendations on interim safety measures.

(2) An independent investigator may not have access to confidential files and records of the Legislative Equity Officer. [2019 c.604 §6]

Source: Section 173.912 — Contracting for independent investigator; investigator duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.338 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.338
173.338 Law revision program
Status: repealed

(1) The law revision program conducted by the Oregon Law Commission may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Review of the common law and statutes of the state, and current judicial decisions, for the purpose of discovering defects and anachronisms in the law.

(b) Consideration of changes in the law recommended by the American Law Institute, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, any bar association or other learned bodies.

(c) Consideration of suggestions from judges, justices, public officials, lawyers and the public generally as to defects and anachronisms in the law.

(d) Recommendation for changes in the law that the commission considers necessary to modify or eliminate antiquated and inequitable rules of law and to bring the law of Oregon into harmony with modern conditions.

(e) Recommendation for the express repeal of statutes repealed by implication or held unconstitutional by state and federal courts.

(2) The commission shall study any topic that the Legislative Assembly, by law or concurrent resolution, refers to the commission. [1997 c.661 §3; 2009 c.114 §6]

Source: Section 173.338 — Law revision program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.125 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.125
174.125 Computation of time period for personal service
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORCP 10 and ORS 174.120 (Computation of time) (1), if a time period is prescribed or allowed for personal service of a document or notice on a public officer or the filing of a document or notice with a public office, other than a time period subject to ORS 174.120 (Computation of time) (2), and if the last day falls on a day when that particular office is closed before the end of or for all of the normal work day, the last day shall be excluded in computing the period of time within which the document or notice is to be filed. If the last day is so excluded, the time period runs until the close of office hours on the next day the office is open for business. [1983 c.548 §1; 2002 s.s.1 c.10 §8]

Source: Section 174.125 — Computation of time period for personal service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.770 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.770
173.770 Rules regarding fees for services and obtaining copyrights and patents
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Administration Committee may adopt rules to carry out its duties under statute or legislative rules or directives, including setting and collecting fees for facilities and services and obtaining copyrights and patents on copyrightable or patentable materials developed, published or produced by committee staff.

(2) Rules adopted under authority of this section are not rules within the meaning of ORS chapter 183 and are not subject to review under ORS 183.710 (Definitions for ORS 183.710 to 183.730) to 183.730 (Review of rule by Oregon Sunshine Committee) . However, the Legislative Administration Committee shall give reasonable notice of its intent to adopt rules and conduct a hearing open to the public before adopting any rule.

(3) As used in this section, “rule” means any directive, standard or statement of general application that implements or interprets the duties of the Legislative Administration Committee and includes amendment or repeal of a prior rule but does not include internal management directives or statements relating to committee business between committee members or between committee members and committee staff or between committee staff. [1979 c.740 §2]

Source: Section 173.770 — Rules regarding fees for services and obtaining copyrights and patents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.129 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.129
174.129 Statutes, rules and orders to use sex-neutral terms
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of the State of Oregon that all statutes, rules and orders enacted, adopted or amended after October 3, 1979, be written in sex-neutral terms unless it is necessary for the purpose of the statute, rule or order that it be expressed in terms of a particular gender. [Formerly 174.115]

Source: Section 174.129 — Statutes, rules and orders to use sex-neutral terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.185 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.185
171.185 Dates for legislatively prescribed elections
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an election called by the Legislative Assembly shall be held only on:

(a) The second Tuesday in March;

(b) The third Tuesday in May;

(c) The fourth Tuesday in August; or

(d) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

(2) An election may be held on a date other than that provided in subsection (1) of this section, if the Legislative Assembly by resolution or Act finds that an election sooner than the next available election date is required on a measure to finance repairs to property damaged by fire, vandalism or a natural disaster. [1979 c.316 §2; 1981 c.639 §1; 1987 c.267 §63; 1989 c.923 §3; 1991 c.71 §1; 1993 c.713 §50; 1995 c.712 §112; 2021 c.551 §17]

Source: Section 171.185 — Dates for legislatively prescribed elections; emergency election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 172.010 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 172 / Section 172.010
172.010 Commission on Uniform State Laws
Status: in_force

(1) A commission hereby is created to be known as the Commission on Uniform State Laws which shall consist of:

(a) Three members of the bar who shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four years each, or until their successors are appointed and qualify; and

(b) Any resident of this state who has been elected a life member of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws because of long service in the cause of uniformity of state legislation.

(2) The commissioners shall meet at least once in two years and shall elect one of their number as chairperson and another as secretary, each of whom shall hold office for a term of two years, or until a successor is elected and qualifies.

(3) Upon the death, resignation or failure or refusal to serve of any appointed commissioner, the office shall become vacant and the Governor shall make an appointment to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of the former appointee.

(4) A member is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Amended by 1969 c.314 §9]

Source: Section 172.010 — Commission on Uniform State Laws; compensation and expenses of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors172.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.730 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.730
173.730 Committee membership
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Administration Committee shall consist of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, members of the House appointed by the Speaker and members of the Senate appointed by the President. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may each designate an alternate from time to time from among the members of their respective chambers to exercise the powers, except as cochairperson, as a member of the committee. No more than three House members of the committee shall be of the same political party. No more than three Senate members of the committee shall be of the same political party.

(2) The committee has a continuing existence and may meet, act and conduct its business during sessions of the Legislative Assembly or any recess thereof, and in the interim period between sessions.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of a member shall expire upon the earlier of:

(A) The date of the convening of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the commencement of the member’s term; or

(B) The date of the convening of an organizational session of the odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly next following the commencement of the member’s term.

(b) When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the committee in the interim between an odd-numbered year regular session and the earlier of the date of the convening of the next following odd-numbered year regular session or the date of the convening of an organizational session of the next following odd-numbered year regular session, until such vacancy is filled, the membership of the committee shall be deemed not to include the vacant position for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present and a quorum is a majority of the remaining members.

(4) The presiding officers shall act as cochairpersons and may alternate at succeeding meetings as presiding chairperson of the committee and vice chairperson thereof. The cochairpersons, jointly or singly, may, in addition to other acts authorized, approve voucher claims.

(5) The committee may not transact business unless a quorum is present. A quorum consists of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate.

(6) Action by the committee requires the affirmative vote of a majority of committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of committee members from the Senate. [1969 c.620 §2; 1971 c.638 §10; 1975 c.530 §5; 1977 c.121 §3; 2007 c.790 §5; 2011 c.545 §11; 2017 c.17 §12]

Source: Section 173.730 — Committee membership; status; term; chairperson , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.780 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.780
173.780 Sale or lease of data processing programs, materials and information
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the Legislative Administration Committee, the Legislative Administrator may cause to be sold, leased or otherwise made available data processing programs, information or materials developed by committee staff to any agency or legislative body of any state or the federal government under such terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the committee and the agencies. Moneys collected under this section shall be credited to the General Fund and are available for general governmental purposes. [1979 c.740 §1; 2005 c.22 §121]

Source: Section 173.780 — Sale or lease of data processing programs, materials and information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.530 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.530
171.530 Privilege of witness before legislative committee
Status: in_force

(1) The privilege of a witness who appears voluntarily or under subpoena before a committee of the Legislative Assembly in a matter within the jurisdiction of the committee is the same as that of a witness in judicial proceedings. A statement made by the witness before a legislative committee which is pertinent to the matter before the legislative committee is privileged and the witness shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof unless the witness knowingly makes a false and immaterial statement for the purpose of defaming another.

(2) As used in this section, “legislative committee” means a statutory, standing, special or interim committee of either or both houses, including a legislative task force, established by rule of either or both houses, by resolution or by law and whether or not all members of the legislative committee are also members of the Legislative Assembly. [1987 c.797 §1]

Source: Section 171.530 — Privilege of witness before legislative committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.420 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.420
173.420 Duties of Legislative Fiscal Officer
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Legislative Fiscal Officer shall:

(a) Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the Governor’s budget.

(b) Ascertain facts concerning state expenditures and make estimates concerning state expenditures.

(c) Ascertain facts and make recommendations concerning the fiscal implications of the organization and functions of the state and its agencies.

(d) Ascertain facts and make recommendations on such other matters as may be provided for by joint or concurrent resolution.

(e) Furnish such assistance in the performance of their duties as is requested by the House Revenue Committee, the Senate Revenue Committee, the Legislative Revenue Officer and other legislative standing and interim committees and members of the Legislative Assembly.

(2) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Legislative Fiscal Officer may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Fiscal Officer.

(3) The Legislative Fiscal Officer shall cause a study to be conducted prior to the beginning of each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly that reports the preceding two years’ administrative costs and the transfer rate of the Oregon State Lottery Commission, in order to determine if additional funds may be made available for public purposes. [1959 c.70 §2; 1971 c.679 §2; 1975 c.789 §7; 1999 c.207 §2; 2001 c.158 §1; 2016 c.117 §39; 2017 c.746 §6; 2021 c.678 §3]

Source: Section 173.420 — Duties of Legislative Fiscal Officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.855 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.855
173.855 Maintaining confidentiality of draft measures
Status: in_force

The Legislative Revenue Officer or any employee of the Legislative Revenue Officer may not reveal to any person not an employee of the Legislative Revenue Officer the contents or nature of any confidential draft measure provided to the Legislative Revenue Officer by the Legislative Counsel. [2001 c.45 §6]

Source: Section 173.855 — Maintaining confidentiality of draft measures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.861 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.861
171.861 Duties of committee
Status: in_force

The Joint Committee on Transportation shall examine transportation related policy and transportation project expenditures and make recommendations related to transportation to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. The Joint Committee on Transportation shall provide general legislative oversight of the Department of Transportation. [2017 c.750 §27]

Source: Section 171.861 — Duties of committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.510 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.510
171.510 Legislative process to compel attendance and production of papers
Status: in_force

(1) The President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or the chairperson or vice chairperson of any of the legislative committees referred to in ORS 171.505 (Administering oaths or affirmations to witnesses) upon a majority vote of any such committee, may issue any processes necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of any books, papers, records or documents as may be required.

(2) Process may be served by a sergeant at arms of either house when the Legislative Assembly is in session or by a person authorized to serve summons and in the manner prescribed for the service of a summons upon a defendant in a civil action in a circuit court. The process shall be returned to the authority issuing it within 10 days after its delivery to the person for service, with proof of service as for summons or that the person cannot be found. When served outside of the county in which the process originated, the process may be returned by mail. The person to whom the process is delivered shall indorse thereon the date of delivery. [Formerly 171.076; 1973 c.827 §21; 1977 c.877 §16; 1979 c.284 §117]

Source: Section 171.510 — Legislative process to compel attendance and production of papers; service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.766 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.766
171.766 Status of reports, registrations and statements
Status: in_force

All information submitted to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission in any report, registration or statement required by ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) is a public record. [1973 c.802 §9; 1983 c.740 §38]

Source: Section 171.766 — Status of reports, registrations and statements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.068 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.068
171.068 Procedure when vacancy filled after reapportionment
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of ORS 171.060 (Procedure for filling vacancy by appointment) , 171.062 (Filling vacancies in multicounty legislative districts) and 171.064 (Apportioning votes for filling vacancies in multicounty legislative districts) , the county court or the board of county commissioners which shall fill the vacancy in the Legislative Assembly in a district created by reapportionment shall be the county court or board of county commissioners of each county any part of which is in the district that is created by the reapportionment and includes the residence from which the former Senator or Representative was elected.

(2) Each person nominated by a major political party to fill a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly occurring as described by ORS 171.051 (Filling vacancies in Legislative Assembly) in a district created by reapportionment must be registered to vote in the district from which the former Senator or Representative was elected and must have been a member of the same major political party at least 180 days before the date the vacancy to be filled occurred.

(3) This section shall apply only to a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly occurring after the primary election next following reapportionment and before a person has been elected and qualified to fill the vacancy. [1983 c.25 §1; 1985 c.771 §3; 1987 c.267 §62; 1987 c.380 §3; 1993 c.797 §18; 1995 c.712 §81]

Source: Section 171.068 — Procedure when vacancy filled after reapportionment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.830 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.830
173.830 Authority to accept and expend funds
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Revenue Officer may accept, receive, receipt for, disburse and expend federal moneys and other moneys, public or private, for the accomplishment of the purposes of ORS 173.800 (Appointing authority for Legislative Revenue Officer) to 173.850 (Department of Revenue to provide assistance) .

(2) All federal moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and transferred or expended by the Legislative Revenue Officer upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by the United States.

(3) All other moneys accepted under this section shall be accepted and transferred or expended by the Legislative Revenue Officer upon such terms and conditions as are prescribed by law.

(4) All moneys received by the Legislative Revenue Officer pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury and, unless otherwise prescribed by the authority from which such moneys were received, shall be kept in separate funds designated according to the purposes for which the moneys were made available, and held by the state in trust for such purposes. All such moneys are continuously appropriated to the Legislative Revenue Officer for the purposes for which they were made available, to be disbursed or expended in accordance with the terms and conditions upon which they were made available. [1975 c.789 §4]

Source: Section 173.830 — Authority to accept and expend funds; disposition of moneys received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.742 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.742
171.742 Annual training
Status: in_force

(1) A lobbyist registered with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission or required to register with the commission shall annually attend at least two hours of training described in ORS 173.915 (Respectful workplace training) .

(2) A lobbyist registered with the commission or required to register with the commission shall certify attendance at two hours of training described in ORS 173.915 (Respectful workplace training) , including attendance at online training authorized under ORS 173.915 (Respectful workplace training) , on statements the lobbyist files under ORS 171.745 (Lobbyist statements of expenditures) .

(3) On or before February 1 of each year, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislative Equity Officer that lists for each lobbyist the date the lobbyist registered under ORS 171.740 (Lobbyist registration) and the dates and duration of training that the lobbyist attended or completed for the prior calendar year.

(4) The commission may adopt rules to implement lobbyist training reporting requirements. [2019 c.604 §23]

Note: 171.742 (Annual training) was added to and made a part of 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) to 171.785 (Sanctions prescribed by either chamber of Legislative Assembly) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 171.742 — Annual training; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.850 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.850
173.850 Department of Revenue to provide assistance
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, when requested to do so, the Department of Revenue shall:

(a) Advise and assist the Legislative Revenue Officer, staff and employees with respect to the duties imposed upon the Legislative Revenue Officer by ORS 173.800 (Appointing authority for Legislative Revenue Officer) to 173.850 (Department of Revenue to provide assistance) or any resolution of the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Disclose and give access to the Legislative Revenue Officer, staff and employees of the Legislative Revenue Officer, to tax and revenue information, including the information described in ORS 308.290 (Returns) and 314.835 (Divulging particulars of returns and reports prohibited) , and other information the Legislative Revenue Officer considers necessary and appropriate to the efficient performance of duties under ORS 173.800 (Appointing authority for Legislative Revenue Officer) to 173.850 (Department of Revenue to provide assistance) or any resolution of the Legislative Assembly; and

(c) Assist in the compilation, assimilation and integration of such information.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall disclose and give access to the Legislative Revenue Officer or any authorized representatives to the information described in ORS 314.835 (Divulging particulars of returns and reports prohibited) only if the request for the information is made in writing, specifies the purposes for which the request is made or information required and is signed by the Legislative Revenue Officer or an authorized representative. The form for request for information made under this paragraph shall be prescribed by the Legislative Revenue Officer and approved by the Director of the Department of Revenue.

(b) The department shall keep on file the request for information made pursuant to this subsection. The requests constitute a public record within the meaning of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . ORS 314.835 (Divulging particulars of returns and reports prohibited) and 314.840 (Disclosure of information) (3) relating to the confidentiality of tax information apply to the Legislative Revenue Officer, authorized representatives, staff and employees of the Legislative Revenue Officer.

(c) As used in this subsection, “authorized representative” means a person who, after consultation with the Director of the Department of Revenue, the Legislative Revenue Officer has certified as an authorized representative. A copy of the certificate shall be filed with the department.

(3) Reports, estimates and analyses of the Legislative Revenue Officer based upon the information described in ORS 308.290 (Returns) and 314.835 (Divulging particulars of returns and reports prohibited) obtained under this section shall be classified in such a manner as to prevent the identification of particular reports and returns and the items thereof. [1975 c.789 §5; 1985 c.565 §18]

Source: Section 173.850 — Department of Revenue to provide assistance; status of reports and information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.118 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.118
174.118 Application of definitions to ORS 174.108 to 174.118
Status: in_force

The definitions provided by ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) to 174.118 (Application of definitions to ORS 174.108 to 174.118) apply to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) to 174.118 (Application of definitions to ORS 174.108 to 174.118) . [2001 c.74 §9]

Source: Section 174.118 — Application of definitions to ORS 174.108 to 174.118 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.005 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.005
173.005 Personnel policies for employees of statutory committees
Status: in_force

(1) The appointing authority for regular employees of the Legislative Administration Committee, Legislative Counsel Committee or any other statutory committee or statutory office of the Legislative Assembly holding regular positions in the same sense as those held by regular employees of those statutory committees or offices, may adopt and follow policies in regard to working hours, leaves of absence, vacations and sick and disability leave for those employees consistent with the State Personnel Relations Law and applicable rules adopted pursuant thereto.

(2) The Legislative Administration Committee may adopt and follow policies in regard to vacation and sick leave for regular employees of the Legislative Assembly to whom subsection (1) of this section does not apply that are consistent with the provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law and applicable rules adopted pursuant thereto.

(3) Vacation and sick leave accrued by a regular employee of a statutory committee or office under subsection (1) of this section and by a regular employee of the Legislative Assembly under subsection (2) of this section shall be credited to the employee by the state agency in the executive or administrative branch that employs the regular employee immediately after that employee’s employment by a statutory committee or office or by the Legislative Assembly. [1971 c.638 §15; 1979 c.468 §38; 1979 c.509 §1a]

Source: Section 173.005 — Personnel policies for employees of statutory committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.020 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.020
174.020 Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In the construction of a statute, a court shall pursue the intention of the legislature if possible.

(b) To assist a court in its construction of a statute, a party may offer the legislative history of the statute.

(2) When a general provision and a particular provision are inconsistent, the latter is paramount to the former so that a particular intent controls a general intent that is inconsistent with the particular intent.

(3) A court may limit its consideration of legislative history to the information that the parties provide to the court. A court shall give the weight to the legislative history that the court considers to be appropriate. [Amended by 2001 c.438 §1; 2017 c.17 §16]

Source: Section 174.020 — Legislative intent; general and particular provisions; consideration of legislative history , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 171.430 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 171 / Section 171.430
171.430 Disposal by certain committees
Status: in_force

(1) Except for legislative records borrowed under ORS 171.425 (Borrowing by certain legislative personnel) and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Emergency Board, the Legislative Administration Committee, the Legislative Counsel Committee, the Legislative Policy and Research Committee or the Joint Committee on Ways and Means may cause any legislative records in its possession to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of, if such legislative records are considered by such committee to be of no value to the state or the public and are no longer necessary under or pursuant to any statute requiring their creation or maintenance or affecting their use. However, such committee shall prior to destruction or disposal notify the State Archivist and transfer to the official custody of the State Archivist any such legislative records that are requisitioned by the State Archivist, except those designated as confidential by statute or by rule or resolution of the Legislative Assembly or of such committee.

(2) The Emergency Board, the Legislative Administration Committee, the Legislative Counsel Committee, the Legislative Policy and Research Committee and the Joint Committee on Ways and Means shall cause sound recordings of its hearings or meetings to be retained or, if not retained, to be delivered to the State Archivist. The archivist shall be official custodian of the sound recordings so delivered. [1961 c.150 §6; 1969 c.620 §13; 1973 c.555 §5; 2016 c.88 §9]

INVESTIGATIONS OF LEGISLATOR AND LEGISLATOR-ELECT

Source: Section 171.430 — Disposal by certain committees; sound recordings by certain committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors171.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.109 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.109
174.109 “Public body” defined
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 174.108 (Effect of definitions) , as used in the statutes of this state “public body” means state government bodies, local government bodies and special government bodies. [2001 c.74 §2]

Source: Section 174.109 — “Public body” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 173.325 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 173 / Section 173.325
173.325 Compensation and expenses of members
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the Legislative Assembly who serves as a member of the Oregon Law Commission, or on any work group established under ORS 173.352 (Work groups) , may receive actual and necessary travel and other expenses under ORS 171.072 (Salary of members and presiding officers) from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly.

(2) A member of the Oregon Law Commission who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly shall receive no compensation for services as a member but, subject to any other applicable law regulating travel and other expenses for state officers, may receive actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, providing funds are appropriated therefor in the budget of the Legislative Counsel Committee. [1981 c.813 §2; 1987 c.879 §3; 1997 c.661 §2; 2009 c.114 §3]

Source: Section 173.325 — Compensation and expenses of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors173.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 174.515 — OR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 174 / Section 174.515
174.515 Duplicate original of 1953 revision
Status: in_force

The three volumes entitled “Proposed Oregon Revised Statutes,” consisting of pages 1 through 1,058 in Volume 1, pages 1 through 2,066 in Volume 2 and pages 1 through 1,915 in Volume 3, on file in the office of the Secretary of State on January 1, 1961, are considered to be a duplicate original of the statute laws described in ORS 174.510 (Statute revision of 1953 enacted as law) (1). A copy of all or any part of these volumes, certified by the Secretary of State, has the same effect as a copy of the same part of the original, certified by the Secretary of State. [1961 c.90 §1]

Source: Section 174.515 — Duplicate original of 1953 revision; evidentiary effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors174.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).