79th Oregon Legislative Assembly
The 79th Oregon Legislative Assembly was the meeting of the Oregon Legislative Assembly from January 9, 2017 until May 21, 2018.
79th Oregon Legislative Assembly | |||||
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Overview | |||||
Legislative body | Oregon Legislative Assembly | ||||
Jurisdiction | Oregon, United States | ||||
Meeting place | Oregon State Capitol | ||||
Term | 2017–2019 | ||||
Website | www.oregonlegislature.gov | ||||
Oregon State Senate | |||||
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Members | 30 Senators | ||||
Senate President | Peter Courtney (D) | ||||
Majority Leader | Ginny Burdick (D) | ||||
Minority Leader | Jackie Winters (R) | ||||
Party control | Democratic | ||||
Oregon House of Representatives | |||||
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Members | 60 Representatives | ||||
Speaker of the House | Tina Kotek (D) | ||||
Majority Leader | Jennifer Williamson (D) | ||||
Minority Leader | Mike McLane (R) | ||||
Party control | Democratic |
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In the November 2016 elections, the Democratic Party of Oregon lost one seat in the Senate leaving a 17–13 majority and maintaining its 35–25 control of the House.[1]
Senate
Based on the results of the 2016 elections, the Oregon State Senate is composed of 17 Democrats and 13 Republicans. Republicans gained one seat in District 3.[1]
Senate members
Senate President: Peter Courtney (D–11 Salem)
President Pro Tempore: Laurie Monnes Anderson (D–25 Gresham)
Majority Leader: Ginny Burdick (D–18 Portland)
Minority Leader: Ted Ferrioli (R–30 John Day) until November 2017; Jackie Winters (R-10 Salem) after November 2017
House members
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Based on the results of the 2016 elections, the Oregon House of Representatives is composed of 35 Democrats and 25 Republicans. Neither party made any net gains.[1]
Speaker: Tina Kotek (D–44 Portland)
Speaker Pro Tempore: Paul Holvey (D-8 Eugene)
Majority Leader: Jennifer Williamson (D–36 Portland)
Minority Leader: Mike McLane (R–55 Powell Butte)
See also
References
- "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- Resigned March 15, 2018 due to a sex scandal. His successor was appointed April 9, 2018.
- Resigned January 16, 2018 to accept an appointment to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. His successor was appointed January 29, 2018.
- Resigned November 22, 2017 to accept an appointment to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. His successor was appointed January 4, 2018.
- Resigned April 17, 2018 after being appointed to the Senate. His successor was appointed April 30, 2018.
- Resigned January 30, 2017 due to health reasons. His successor was appointed February 23, 2017.
- Resigned December 31, 2017 to become CEO of the Oregon Home Builders Association. Her successor was appointed January 24, 2018.
- Lininger resigned effective August 15, 2017 when she was appointed to the Clackamas County circuit courts. Her successor was appointed September 12, 2017.
- Resigned November 6, 2017 to become executive director of Oregon Business Industry. His successor was appointed November 30, 2017.
- Resigned October 28, 2017 to take a job with the Department of Agriculture. His successor was appointed November 20, 2017.
- Resigned January 4, 2018 after being appointed to the Senate. His successor was appointed January 25, 2018.
External links
- Chronology of regular legislative sessions from the Oregon Blue Book
- Chronology of special legislative sessions from the Blue Book