Karen, the Archives Division at the Oregon Secretary of STate's office handles legislative histories. Some stuff, but not much, is online. Their staff is helpful. Here's their "legislative records" web page with content and contact info: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/banners/legis.htm
Don Oswalt, MLS
Willamette University Law Library
doswalt@willamette.edu
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From: "Anderson, Karen" <KANDERSO@quarles.com>
> I need some help doing legislative histories in Oregon and Virginia for
> laws enacted in 1997-98. For example:
>
> --what is the best way to locate minutes or other legislative documents?
> --what is the best way to submit a request--phone? fax? e-mail?
> --is anything available online?
> --what kind of turnaround time is typical?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Karen Anderson
> Information Specialist
> Quarles & Brady
> Phoenix
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