47th Oregon Legislative Assembly

The 47th Oregon Legislative Assembly was the legislative session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly that convened on January 12, 1953 and adjourned April 21, 1953. A notable piece of legislation was a state wide civil rights bill, signed into law by Republican Governor Paul L. Patterson. Republicans held a supermajority after winning in a landslide 1952 election.

47th Oregon Legislative Assembly
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The legislature took place in the Oregon State Capitol, seen here in 2007
Overview
Legislative bodyOregon Legislative Assembly
JurisdictionOregon, United States
Meeting placeOregon State Capitol
Term1953
Websitewww.oregonlegislature.gov
Oregon State Senate
Members30 Senators
Senate PresidentEugene E. Marsh (R)
Party controlRepublican Party of Oregon
Oregon House of Representatives
Members60 Representatives
Speaker of the HouseRudie Wilhelm Jr. (R)
Party controlRepublican Party of Oregon
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