About this site

• What documents are available on this site?
• How often are documents updated?
• How can I search documents on this site?
• How can I reach the legislature by telephone?
• How can I reach a legislator by mail?
• How can I reach a legislator by email?

About the Oregon Legislature

• When is the Oregon Legislative Assembly in session?
  
• How can I find out who my state senator and representative are?
  
• Where can I find a list of committee membership?
  
• How can I find out more about Oregon's legislative process?
  
• What is the salary of the legislators?
  

Where is information on the legislative FTP site?

Explanation of delimited files available on the legislative FTP server

What documents are available on this site?

• Text of all introduced measures (all versions).
• Text of all current Oregon Revised Statutes.
• The Oregon Constitution and a link to the United States Constitution.
• Legislative Schedule: The interim or session publication is available during the respective legislative "season."
• House and Senate Measure History--text files of the Status Report for Legislative Measures (formerly the Senate and House Calendar), showing the measure history of all introduced measures.
• Senator contact information and House contact information, including telephone numbers, addresses, email addresses, biographical information, committee membership, staff information.
• Capitol Activities Calendar and tour information.
• Current legislative employment opportunities and the legislative employment application form.
• Legislative internship information and form.
• Links to related information, such as elections information, archived committee minutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, information from the executive branch of government, and more.

How often are documents on this site updated?

Legislative publication files are updated daily during session. This includes the text of measures, Legislative Schedule information, Status Report for Legislative Measures (formerly the Legislative Calendar), and Legislative Tables. An introduced measure is not made available on this site until the morning following the date it receives its official First Reading (on the floor of its house of origin). Legislative Schedules, Status Reports of House and Senate Measures, and Legislative Tables emulate their corresponding printed publications and are available on this site early in the morning of the date they are published in paper.

How can I search documents on this site?

• A robust search engine is available on the legislative site. This tool allows you to choose from a number of collections of documents (e.g., 2007 measures, Oregon Revised Statutes, etc.). You may choose any or all of these groupings and search only those files by keyword. You may access the search engine at: http://www.leg.state.or.us:8765.
• Information on Oregon's Capitol and the Grounds is now available at: http://www.leg.state.or.us/capinfo/capinfoset.htm. This page includes links to Capitol events, history of the Capitol, and Capitol Gift Shop details. There is also information on Capitol tours available here.

When is the Oregon Legislative Assembly in session?

The Legislature convenes annually in February at the State Capitol in Salem, but sessions may not exceed 160 days in odd-numbered years and 35 days in even-numbered years. Five-day extensions are allowed by a two-thirds vote in each house. In odd-numbered years, the Legislative Assembly convenes on the second Monday in January, to swear-in newly elected officials, elect legislative leaders, adopt rules, organize and appoint committees, and begin introducing bills.

How can I find out who my state senator and representative are?

• The Find Your Legislator Page features a search engine that you can use to type in your address and find out who represents you in the House and Senate.
• The Senate and House district maps may be accessed from the Secretary of State's web page.

Where can I find a list of committee membership?

Links to committee membership and other pertinent committee information may be found on the Oregon Legislative Committees page.

How can I reach the legislature by telephone?

There are several legislative access telephone numbers. To leave a message for a legislator or committee, obtain a copy of a legislative measure, status of a measure, or meeting dates or times, call the number below that corresponds with your calling area.

If you live inside Oregon, but not in the Salem area, the toll free telephone number is (800) 332-2313.
In the Salem area, the number is 986-1187.
Outside of Oregon, the number is (503) 986-1187.

For further information call the Legislative Liaison at 503-986-1000.

How can I reach a legislator by mail?

During a legislative session, it is usually best to contact a legislator at his/her Capitol office, since that is where they spend most of their time. To address a letter to a legislator, simply find out their Capitol room number from one of the contact listings on this site (links are included at the end of this section), and add "State Capitol, Salem, Oregon 97301." For example, to contact the fictitious Senator Jones, address the letter to:

Senator Josephine Jones
900 Court St. NE, Salem Oregon 97301

During the interim between sessions, it is usually best to contact a legislator at the address they list as their "interim" address. This address is included on our contact pages on this site (links are included at the end of this section).

For contact information for Senators: http://www.leg.state.or.us/senate/
For contact information for Representatives: http://www.leg.state.or.us/house/

How can I reach a legislator by email?

You may email your Legislator by using the "Write Your Legislator" feature. By entering your mailing address, your message will be automatically forwarded to your Representative and or Senator. Click on the following Senate or House links to find contact information for all Senate or House members.

How much are legislators paid?

The amount of pay is set by statute. Currently both the Senators and Representatives are paid $1,801.00 per month. The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate are paid twice that amount.

The Oregon State Capitol Address is: 900 Court St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301. View a map to the Oregon State 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.