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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Cliff Bentz (b. January 12, 1952) is a Republican member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 30. Bentz was first appointed to the chamber on January 8, 2018, to replace former Senator Ted Ferrioli (R), who resigned after being appointed to a regional power commission. Bentz was selected for the position by a vote of county commissioners and courts representing the counties covered by District 30. Bentz is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Bentz previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 60 from 2008 to 2018. He was originally appointed to replace Rep. Tom Butler, who resigned on December 31, 2007. For part of his tenure in the state house, he served as assistant minority leader.

Bentz earned his B.S. from Eastern Oregon State College in 1974 and his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law in 1977. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and Partner at Yturri Rose, LLP., as a farmer and as the owner/operator of a real estate business.

Education

  • JD, Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, 1974-1977
  • BS, History, Eastern Oregon State College, 1970-1974

Professional Experience

  • JD, Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, 1974-1977
  • BS, History, Eastern Oregon State College, 1970-1974
  • Partner, Yturri Rose, Limited Liability Partnership, 1981-present
  • Associate, Yturri Rose, Limited Liability Partnership, 1977-1980

Political Experience

  • JD, Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, 1974-1977
  • BS, History, Eastern Oregon State College, 1970-1974
  • Partner, Yturri Rose, Limited Liability Partnership, 1981-present
  • Associate, Yturri Rose, Limited Liability Partnership, 1977-1980
  • Former Deputy Republican Leader, Oregon State Senate
  • Senator, Oregon State Senate, District 30, 2018-2020
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Oregon, District 2, 2020
  • Candidate, Oregon Senate, District 30, 2018
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2008-2018
  • Assistant Republican Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2017-2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Education Committee, Oregon State Senate

Former Member, Energy and Environment Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Oregon State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Finance and Revenue Committee, Oregon State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Joint Committee On Carbon Reduction, Oregon State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Joint Committee On Tax Expenditures, Oregon State Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee On Transportation, Oregon State Senate

Former Member, Joint Emergency Board, Oregon State Senate

Former Member, Joint Interim Task Force On Addressing Racial Disparities in Home Ownership, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Revenue, Oregon State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Oregon State Senate

Former Member, Legislative Counsel Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Policy and Research Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Revenue Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Tax Credits Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Tax Reform Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Policy Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Transportation Preservation and Modernization Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, 1974-1977
  • BS, History, Eastern Oregon State College, 1970-1974
  • Partner, Yturri Rose, Limited Liability Partnership, 1981-present
  • Associate, Yturri Rose, Limited Liability Partnership, 1977-1980
  • Former Deputy Republican Leader, Oregon State Senate
  • Senator, Oregon State Senate, District 30, 2018-2020
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Oregon, District 2, 2020
  • Candidate, Oregon Senate, District 30, 2018
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2008-2018
  • Assistant Republican Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
  • Member, Idaho Bar Association, present
  • Member, Malheur County Bar Association, present
  • Member, Oregon Bar Association, present
  • Member, Oregon Cattleman's Association, present
  • Committee Person, Republican Committee Precint, present
  • Former Member, Church Folk Mass Group
  • Former Vice Chairman, Project Dove (Domestic Violence Eliminated)
  • Former Chair, Saint Peter Elementary School Board of Directors
  • Chair, 8C School District Board of Directors, 2005-2008
  • Member, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Folk Mass Group, 1990-2008
  • Former Member, Oregon Historical Society Board of Directors, 2003-2008
  • Former Member, Eastern Oregon University Foundation Board of Trustees, 2002
  • Chair, Oregon Water Resources Commission, 1988-1996

Other Info

  • Ken Bentz

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Attending Scott Bentz's Boy Scout functions; Allison Bentz's chorale and school activities; reading; and running

  • Anne Bentz

Speeches