(2) Upon the written request of a state agency, the Legislative Counsel may prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative measures that have been approved for preparation in writing by the Governor or the Governor’s designated representative. The Legislative Counsel may also prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative measures that are requested in writing by the Judicial Department, the Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General or the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. In accordance with ORS 283.110, the Legislative Counsel may charge the agency or officer for the services performed.
(3) The Legislative Counsel shall give such consideration to and service concerning any measure or other legislative matter before the Legislative Assembly as is requested by the House of Representatives, the Senate or any committee of the Legislative Assembly that has the measure or other matter under consideration.
(4) The Legislative Counsel, pursuant to the policies and directions of the Legislative Counsel Committee and in conformity with any applicable rules of the House of Representatives or Senate, shall perform or cause to be performed research service requested by any member or committee of the Legislative Assembly in connection with the performance of legislative functions. Research assignments made by joint or concurrent resolution of the Legislative Assembly shall be given priority over other research requests received by the Legislative Counsel. The research service to be performed includes the administrative services incident to the accomplishment of the research requests or assignments.
(5) The Legislative Counsel shall give an opinion in writing upon any question of law in which the Legislative Assembly or any member or committee of the Legislative Assembly may have an interest when the Legislative Assembly or any member or committee of the Legislative Assembly requests the opinion. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and ORS 173.135, the Legislative Counsel shall not give opinions or provide other legal services to persons or agencies other than the Legislative Assembly and members and committees of the Legislative Assembly.
(6) The Legislative Counsel may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Legislative Counsel. [1953 c.492 §3; 1959 c.295 §2; 1973 c.226 §1; 1979 c.237 §1; 1999 c.117 §2; 1999 c.207 §1; 2001 c.45 §2; 2001 c.104 §57; 2011 c.731 §7]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Chapter 173 - Legislative Service Agencies
Section 173.005 - Personnel policies for employees of statutory committees.
Section 173.007 - Personnel policies applicable to regular employees of Legislative Assembly.
Section 173.130 - Performance of legislative services; charges.
Section 173.140 - Preparation of initiative measures.
Section 173.160 - Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication.
Section 173.191 - Membership; term; vacancies; advisory committees.
Section 173.200 - Selection of Legislative Counsel.
Section 173.215 - Effect of expiration of terms of committee members; Legislative Counsel vacancy.
Section 173.230 - Confidential nature of matters handled by committee’s staff.
Section 173.315 - Oregon Law Commission established; duties; membership; chairperson.
Section 173.325 - Compensation and expenses of members.
Section 173.338 - Law revision program.
Section 173.352 - Work groups.
Section 173.410 - Appointing authority for Legislative Fiscal Officer; selection of officer.
Section 173.420 - Duties of Legislative Fiscal Officer.
Section 173.450 - Employment of staff; compensation and expenses of staff members.
Section 173.500 - Establishment; directors; powers and duties.
Section 173.505 - Oregon State Capitol Foundation Operating Fund.
Section 173.515 - Oregon Capitol History Gateway Fund.
Section 173.605 - Legislative Policy and Research Committee established; director.
Section 173.615 - Membership; term; continuing existence; advisory committees; quorum.
Section 173.625 - Effect of expiration of terms of committee members; director vacancy.
Section 173.635 - Director duties and powers.
Section 173.720 - Duties of Legislative Administrator.
Section 173.730 - Committee membership; status; term; chairperson.
Section 173.760 - Advisory committees; compensation and expenses.
Section 173.763 - Legislative information available on Internet.
Section 173.766 - Electronic mail address; website.
Section 173.770 - Rules regarding fees for services and obtaining copyrights and patents.
Section 173.785 - Capitol gift shop; bidding; use of profits.
Section 173.790 - Stores Revolving Account; Property and Supplies Stores Account.
Section 173.800 - Appointing authority for Legislative Revenue Officer; selection of officer.
Section 173.810 - Employment of staff; compensation and expenses.
Section 173.820 - Duties and powers.
Section 173.830 - Authority to accept and expend funds; disposition of moneys received.
Section 173.850 - Department of Revenue to provide assistance; status of reports and information.
Section 173.903 - Joint Committee on Conduct continuing existence; quorum; voting.
Section 173.909 - Duties and powers of Legislative Equity Officer.
Section 173.912 - Contracting for independent investigator; investigator duties.
Section 173.915 - Respectful workplace training.
Section 173.921 - Culture and climate surveys.
Section 173.924 - Reporting harassment to Legislative Equity Officer.
Section 173.927 - Establishing and maintaining Capitol Leadership Team; team duties.
Section 173.930 - Contracting for offsite process counselor.
Section 173.933 - Offsite process counselor duties.
Section 173.936 - Exemption from public record disclosure; exceptions to exemption.