Bill Morrisette
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| Bill Morrisette | |
| Oregon State Senate District 6 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Retired Teacher |
| Website | Senate website |
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Bill Morrisette (b. October 18, 1931) has been a Democratic member of the Oregon Senate since 2002, representing the 6th district.
Education
Morrisette earned his BA in Economics/Political Science from Carroll College in 1953. He went on to receive his MA in Education from the University of Oregon in 1966.
Professional experience
Morrisette was a Social Studies Teacher for Springfield High School from 1963 to 1990.
Political experience
Morrisette is a former member of the Lane County Council of Government. He served on the Springfield City Council from 1987 to 1989. He then became the Mayor of Springfield and served in that position until 1999. Morrisette served in the Oregon State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002. He joined the Oregon State Senate in 2002. He has served in that position since, representing the 6th district.
Committee membership
- Health Care Committee, Oregon Senate
- Human Services and Rural Health Policy Committee, Oregon Senate
- Veterans' Affairs Committee, Oregon Senate
Policy positions
- Morrisette (and nearly every other Democratic member of the Oregon state senate) voted for Oregon House Bill 2005 (2009), which imposes new regulations on the petition process in Oregon.[1]
Personal life
Morrisette and his wife Janice have eight children.
External links
- Profile from the Oregon Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
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