The Senate consists of 30 members elected for four-year terms. Half of the seats are up for election every two years. The Oregon House consists of 60 representatives elected for two-year terms. To qualify for a seat in the Legislature, one must be 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen and reside in the legislative district for at least one year prior to election. In 1992, Oregon voters passed an initiative to limit the terms for Legislature, stateside offices, and congressional offices.
Term limits vary depending on the office.
The primary functions of the Legislature are to enact laws, finance state government and furnish an arena for discussion of public issues. The Legislature convenes at the State Capitol on odd numbered years for approximately six months. Local Elections Counties Marion and Polk counties each elect three county commissioners, one district attorney, one tax assessor, one county clerk, one sheriff, and one treasurer. All are elected for four-year terms. All candidates must be electors of the county for one year prior to the election.