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Share Your Expertise and Questions for Legislators with OEA's Action Center
Use OEA's online Action Center to send a message to your House and Senate legislators on the education topics that matter to you!
Have you met with a Legislator? Let us know how it went!
Setting the Direction for the State
In November 2008, OEA-recommended candidates for Oregon House won 79% of their races, Senate candidates won 90%. January 12 the 2009 Oregon Legislative Session began.
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Oregon House - 60 members
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| 36 Democrats (60%) |
14 Women (23%) |
| 24 Republicans (40%) |
46 Men (77%) |
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15 First-term (25%)
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Oregon Senate - 30 members
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| 18 Democrats (60%) |
12 Women (40%) |
| 12 Republicans (40%) |
18 Men (60%) |
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5 First-term (17%)
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How Does OEA Make Recommendations?
OEA members who belong to our political action committee People for the Improvement of Education (OEA-PIE) decide all federal, statewide, and local recommendations based on pro-education criteria and extensive candidate interviews. Read more about OEA-PIE.
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NEWS & UPDATES
Special Legislative Session Report
The special session of the 2010 Oregon Legislature is winding down. Read this article for a concise wrap-up of the important developments for public education.
Legislature Guarantees $6 Billion for K-12, ESD Funding Cut
Annual Session Referral Approved by Oregon Senate in Bipartisan Vote
Oregon House Votes to Lift Ban on Religious Garb in Public Schools
Legislature Overrides PERS Veto: Greater Accuracy and Security for Your Retirement
March Forecast Shows Oregon’s Recovery Slow but Sure
How Does an Idea Become Law?
This simple illustration from the Oregon Legislature shows how. Not as catchy as Schoolhouse Rock's "I'm Just a Bill" (and Salem's process is a little different), but the illustration comes close!
Subscribe to OEA's Politics & You
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Watch the Decisions and Debate in Action
The Oregon Channel carries live streaming video and audio from the House and Senate chambers and the committee meeting rooms.
OEA's 2009 Legislative Summary
OEA's 2009 Legislative Report Card
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