Chronology of Regular Legislative Sessions in Oregon
*The 1858 session met prior to statehood but is considered the first Oregon legislative session according to the official Senate and House journals.
** In 1897 the House of Representatives never formally convened as its members failed to reach agreement on organization.
Chronology of Special Legislative Sessions in Oregon
*Nine-day recess, Nov. 22 to Dec. 2, 1963, due to death of President Kennedy.
**Does not include recess from Jan. 24 to Feb. 11, 1978.