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Fall colors in the Western Cascades. (Photo courtesy Jeff Green)
Oregon's Legislative Assembly first met in 1860 for forty days. Since 1860, legislative sessions have grown longer and legislative business has become more complex, but the tradition of citizen involvement has remained constant. This section describes Oregon's Legislative Assembly and introduces its members.