Guide to Planning Activities at the Capitol
Things to decide before scheduling
Choose a day and time for your event. Choose an alternate date in case your first choice is not available.
Decide if you prefer a conference room, hearing room, the Galleria, front steps or other available space.
Estimate how many people you expect to attend your event and decide if you will serve beverages or food.
If reserving the Galleria, estimate how many chairs and tables you will need.
Decide on the length of your event and the set-up and take-down time needed.
Building Use Policy
A detailed copy of the user’s policy is available on the legislative website at www.leg.state.or.us/capinfo/lac_policies.pdf.
You may also request a copy from the Capitol Building Use Coordinator at (503-986-1384). For the most part, users of the Capitol space may not charge admission or deny access to citizens who want to attend the event.
Schedule your room reservations
Contact the Capitol Building Use Coordinator at (503-986-1384). If leaving a message include: the contact and event information, email address, date requested, event hours, estimated attendance, type of room requested, and billing address.
Reservation confirmation
After your reservation is made, you will receive a contract along with a confirmation notice by mail or email.
Within seven days of making the reservation, return a signed copy of the contract to the address listed on the document. You may also return the signed contract by email or fax (fax 503-986-1684).
Payment for reservation
An invoice for all event related costs will be mailed to you at the beginning of the month after your event. Payments may be made in advance through the Capitol Building Use Coordinator.
Tour and performance reservations
Advance reservations for escorted group tours is recommended as space is limited. Reserve your tour by contacting Visitor Services (503-986-1388). Reservations are not required for self-guided tours.
ADA information
The Oregon State Legislature is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the building and legislative proceedings in the Capitol. Hearing rooms and the House and Senate Chambers offer universal access. Hearing assistance devices are available for all hearing rooms at the Information Kiosk Desk, located on the first floor. The Capitol’s universal access door is located at the east entrance.
Parking information
Street parking is available at ten-hour, coin-operated meters located throughout the Capitol Mall.
All-day, City of Salem parking passes ($8.00 each) may be used at any Capitol Mall parking meters within the area defined on the back of the pass. The passes are sold in Room 49 at the State Capitol. For additional information, contact Purchasing and Supply Services at (503-986-1180).
Displays, large packages, wheelchairs and strollers
Please use the east entrance of the Capitol when delivering these items.
Signs and event information
No signs, banners or placards are allowed unless resting on an easel or part of a table display within the space reserved. If requested, your event will be included on the Capitol events calendar and the electronic information board located near the Information Kiosk Desk.
Food service
Food and beverage service is allowed in some meeting areas, conference rooms and hearing rooms including: HR 50 and conference rooms 350, 167-A, 243, 431, H470, H278 and the Galleria. Food and beverage service is allowed in HR C during the interim only.
Food is not allowed in the House and Senate Chambers, House and Senate Galleries or HR A, B, D, E, F, H- 170 and H-174.
Catering service and restaurant location
Your choice of caterer is not restricted. If you wish to contact the restaurant located in the Capitol on the ground floor dial (503-585-4266).
Security
The State Police office is located on the ground floor of the Capitol in Room 60-C, and can be reached at (503-986-1122).
State Capitol State Park reservations
If you are interested in reserving space on the grounds of the State Capitol State Park, contact the Oregon State Park Reservation Desk at (503-947-3247).
Room description
Hearing Rooms: Capacity 40 - 100
Meeting Rooms: Capacity 15 - 75
Galleria: Capacity 200 standing room or 80 seating, or a maximum 12 display tables.
Standard hearing room set-up: audience chairs with a dias at the front of the room.
Standard equipment includes microphones; screen and registration table.
Standard conference and meeting room set-up: conference table, chairs and registration table.
Capitol floor plan overview
Ground Floor: parking permits, security, restaurant, legislative bill distribution, Lobby Message Center and Hearing Room 50
First Floor: Information Kiosk and Tour Desk, Rotunda, Galleria, gift shop, HR A-F, 167-A, entrance to the House and Senate wings, Legislative Revenue Office, Legislative Administrative, Commission on Indian Services, Secretary of State and State Treasurer’s ceremonial offices and historic display cases
Second Floor: Governor’s Ceremonial Office, entrance to the Senate and House Chambers, governor’s portraits, Senate and House lobby area, conference room 243, Governor’s ceremonial office, Secretary of the Senate
Third Floor: HR 343, entrance to the House and Senate galleries, conference room 350, House Republican caucus office and conference room, Committee Services
Fourth Floor: Committee Services and Legislative Library
House Wing: Speaker’s office, House Democratic caucus office, legislator offices, Chief Clerk, H-470 and H-278 conference rooms, Legislative Fiscal Office, HR 170 and 174
Senate Wing: President’s office, Senate caucus offices, legislator offices, Legislative Counsel
| Key Contacts & Resources | |
| Building Use Coordinator | (503) 986-1384 |
| Tours and Performances | (503) 986-1388 |
| Capitol Gift Shop | (503) 986-1391 |
| Parking Permits | (503) 986-1180 |
| Security | (503) 986-1122 |
On the Web
Oregon State Legislature
Weekly Activity Calendar
ADA Information
Building Map
Building Use Policy
Map to the Capitol
Contact information and answers to frequently asked questions about the legislature, legislative process other government agencies. The staff of the Oregon Legislature cannot respond to public requests for legal advice. To understand and protect your legal rights, consult your private lawyer. |
