Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 171 § 171.072 — from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly for each day spent

from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly for each day spent in the performance of their duties as members of the joint committee or any subcommittee thereof in lieu of reimbursement for in-state travel expenses. However, when engaged in out-of-state travel, members shall be entitled to receive their actual and necessary expenses therefor in lieu of the amount authorized by this subsection. Payment shall be made from funds appropriated to the Legislative Assembly. (8) The joint committee may not transact business unless a quorum is present. A quorum consists of a majority of joint committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of joint committee members from the Senate. (9) Action by the joint committee requires the affirmative vote of a majority of joint committee members from the House of Representatives and a majority of joint committee members from the Senate. (10) The joint committee may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the joint committee. (11) The Legislative Policy and Research Director may employ persons necessary for the performance of the functions of the joint committee. The Legislative Policy and Research Director shall fix the duties and amounts of compensation of the employees. The joint committee shall use the services of continuing legislative staff, without employing additional persons, to the greatest extent practicable. (12) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the joint committee in the performance of the duties of the joint committee and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the joint committee consider necessary to perform their duties. [2017 c.750 §26]