Secretary
of the Senate
Robert Taylor,
Secretary of the Senate
900 Court St. NE, Rm. 233 Salem, OR 97301
503-986-1851
robert.taylor@state.or.us
Welcome to the Secretary of the Senate's web page. The Secretary, an elected officer of the Senate, is responsible for and supervises Senate employees engaged in keeping measures, papers and records of proceedings and action of the Senate. In addition, the Secretary serves as the parliamentary consultant to the Senate and advises officers of the Senate and the Rules Committee on parliamentary procedure.
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Senate Rules
Adopted January 14, 2013
Session Committee Rules
2013 Legislative Session
Senate Protocol
Rules of conduct for the Senate floor
Senate Chamber
Seating Chart
Floor desk locations for each Senator
Senate Journals and Executive Appointments
2001 to Present
Secretary of the Senate's Office
Staff, functions and services provided by the Secretary of the Senate's Office
Senate Honorary Page Program
Information on the Honorary Page Program
Glossary
Definitions of some of the most commonly used legislative terms
National Conference
of State Legislatures
Link to the organization of state lawmakers and support staff
American
Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries
Link to the organization of state legislative parliamentarians
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. |
