Macpherson appointed to Oregon Law Commission

Rep. Greg Macpherson has been appointed to the Oregon Law Commission by House Speaker, Jeff Merkley.

“I’m honored by this appointment to serve with leading Oregon attorneys on the improvement of our state’s laws,” Greg said. “The Oregon Law Commission provides an important service by tackling difficult issues.” The Commission’s recent projects include governmental ethics reform, how paternity is determined, and uninsured motorist statutes.

The Oregon Law Commission was created in 1997 by the Legislative Assembly to conduct a continuous program of law improvement. The Commission brings proposals for amendments to Oregon statutes to each regular session of the Oregon Legislature.

Commission members include the Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, and 11 other individuals appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Oregon State Bar and the deans of Oregon law schools. In addition to the thirteen Commissioners, over seventy volunteers currently serve on the Commission’s Work Groups.

Greg said, “I look forward to drawing on my long experience as an Oregon attorney and lawmaker to improve our state’s laws and system of justice.”