Another important event is  here – the very exciting convening of the 2011 Legislative Session in Salem. We will convene for three days to formalize leadership roles, organize committees, and begin the bill introduction process. Then, we will be in recess until February 1 when a 5 month limited and fast-paced session begins. These are the beginning of the changes from last election that established annual, instead of biannual, legislative sessions. The break allows us to hit the floor running on the first formal day of Session, having dealt with lots of the required administrative/legal preliminaries.

And, with the 30-30 split of membership in the Oregon House of Representatives, it is even more exciting because we are charting new ground. There has never been a 30-30 split in the history of our great state. The leaders of each party have been chosen by their members, but final details of how this will work are still under consideration literally even now as we prepare to start. I am honored to have been re-elected to represent the people of District 39 and look forward to hearing from you and, hopefully, seeing you participate in the process at your State Capitol. Please be in touch with any comments, concerns or feedback. My staff and I are here to serve you. We would love to have you visit us in Salem.
Blessings,
Bill