Oregon Constitution ARTICLE XIV SEAT OF GOVERNMENT
Here is the full text of Article XIV – Seat of Government from the Oregon Constitution:
ARTICLE XIV — SEAT OF GOVERNMENT
Section 1. Salem declared seat of government.
Salem is hereby declared to be the seat of government of the State of Oregon.
Section 2. Legislative Assembly to provide for public buildings at seat of government.
The Legislative Assembly shall provide by law for the location, building, and furnishing of all public buildings required by the state at the seat of government.
This article designates Salem as the permanent capital of Oregon and gives the state legislature authority over the construction and maintenance of public buildings there. Let me know if you'd like a plain-language summary or historical background.
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