Public Commission On The Oregon Legislature - Recommendations

Recommendations

The commission's report included recommendations on the following topics:

Fundamental reform:

  • Open Primary
  • Nonpartisan Legislature
  • Nonpartisan State Controller
  • Redistricting Commission
  • Funding Government Standards and Practices Commission
  • Initiative Reform
  • Campaign Finance
  • Legislator Compensation

Institutional reform:

  • Annual Sessions and Session Structure
  • Partisanship
  • Staffing Legislative Offices
  • Hiring Family Members
  • Alcohol Consumption
  • Public Access

Reforming legislative operations:

  • Committees
  • Bills and Amendments
  • Program Evaluation
  • Budget Notes

Improving facilities and technology:

  • Capitol Renovation and Comprehensive Facilities Plan
  • Wireless Access
  • Use of Technology
  • Oregon Channel
  • Audio and Video Hardware
  • Security

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