§ 171.605 Construction of ORS 171.605 to 171.635
§ 171.610 Functions
§ 171.615 Periods during which committees function
§ 171.620 Powers
§ 171.630 Vacancies; appointment of alternates by presiding officers
§ 171.635 Appointment of nonlegislators
§ 171.640 Appointment of interim committees; membership; topics of study; employees; expenses
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 171 > Interim Committees

  • Adjournment sine die: The end of a legislative session "without day." These adjournments are used to indicate the final adjournment of an annual or the two-year session of legislature.
  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.