The 79th Oregon Legislative Assembly was the meeting of the Oregon Legislative Assembly from January 9, 2017 until May 21, 2018.
In the November 2016 elections, the Democratic Party of Oregon lost one seat in the Senate leaving a 17âÂÂ13 majority and maintaining its 35âÂÂ25 control of the House.
Based on the results of the 2016 elections, the Oregon State Senate is composed of 17 Democrats and 13 Republicans. Republicans gained one seat in District 3.
Senate President: Peter Courtney (DâÂÂ11 Salem)<br> President Pro Tempore: Laurie Monnes Anderson (DâÂÂ25 Gresham)<br> Majority Leader: Ginny Burdick (DâÂÂ18 Portland)<br> Minority Leader: Ted Ferrioli (RâÂÂ30 John Day) until November 2017; Jackie Winters (R-10 Salem) after November 2017
Based on the results of the 2016 elections, the Oregon House of Representatives is composed of 35 Democrats and 25 Republicans. Neither party made any net gains.
Speaker: Tina Kotek (DâÂÂ44 Portland)<br /> Speaker Pro Tempore: Paul Holvey (D-8 Eugene)<br /> Majority Leader: Jennifer Williamson (DâÂÂ36 Portland)<br /> Minority Leader: Mike McLane (RâÂÂ55 Powell Butte)