Oregon Legislative Assembly Office of the Senate President Office of the House Co-Speakers

News Release

For Immediate Release

January 19, 2011

Contact: Daniel Russell (503-986-1385)

Public Workshop Offered on Oregon’s Legislative Process

· When:  Tuesday, January 25^th at 6PM

· Where:  Oregon State Capitol, Hearing Room F

· Or click HERE to watch live streaming video of the event and to download materials to be used during the presentation

SALEM— Senate President Peter Courtney and House Co-Speakers Bruce Hanna and Arnie Roblan are inviting all Oregon residents to a “Citizen’s Guide to the Legislative Process” on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the State Capitol.

Panelists will include the three Legislative Leaders along with Senator Jackie Winters and veteran lobbyist and Capitol Club President Annette Price, and legislative staff.  The panelists will offer insight into the process and answer questions from the public about how best to engage with the Legislature. 

Following the panel presentation, legislative staff will teach participants how to research and track legislation, listen to or watch a committee meeting, submit testimony, and testify before a committee.

The event is open to the general public, and live video streaming will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

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