Oregon legislation · 2025 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB3945: Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.
Status: Failed, June 27, 2025
Digest: The Act makes changes to the OGEC's duties and number of members. The Act states whether some situations may be ethics violations. The Act allows local government officials to vote on changes to pay and stipends. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Limits duties of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission in conducting investigations, making findings and imposing penalties regarding violations of quorum requirements in public meetings law to intentional violations. Provides that the use of serial electronic written communication among members of a governing body within a 30-day period may constitute a meeting of a governing body subject to public meetings law if other specified conditions are satisfied. Exempts from the prohibition on the use of official positions or office to obtain financial gain or avoid financial detriment any legal expenses incurred by a public official or governmental agency for specified purposes. Permits local government officials to vote on matters related to official compensation. Increases the size of the commission to 11 members and requires the Governor to appoint two practicing attorneys to the commission.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission; amending ORS 192.610, 192.685, 244.040, 244.250, 244.260, 244.270, 244.290 and 244.350.
From the introduced text, March 19, 2025:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission; amending ORS 192.610, 192.685, 244.040, 244.250, 244.260, 244.270, 244.290 and 244.350. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. ORS 192.610 is amended to read: 192.610. As used in ORS 192.610 to 192.705: (1) "Convening" (b) Using electronic, video or telephonic technology to be able to communicate contemporaneously among participants; (c) Using serial electronic written communication among participants within a 30-day period; or (d) Using an intermediary to communicate among participants. (2) "Decision" means any determination, action, vote or final disposition upon a motion, proposal, resolution, order, ordinance or measure on which a vote of a governing body is required, at any meeting at which a quorum is present. (3) "Deliberation" means discussion or communication that is part of a decision-making process. (4) "Executive session" means any meeting or part of a meeting of a governing body which is closed to certain persons for deliberation on certain matters. (5) "Governing body" means the members of any public body which consists of two or more members, with the authority to make decisions for or recommendations to a public body on policy or administration. (6) "Public body" means the state, any regional council, county, city or district, or any municipal or public corporation, or any …
Sponsors
- Kimberly Wallan (R, 6) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Referred to Rules.
- : First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Common questions
- What is HB3945?
- HB3945 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2025 Legislative Measures): Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.
- What does HB3945 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission; amending ORS 192.610, 192.685, 244.040, 244.250, 244.260, 244.270, 244.290 and 244.350.
- What is the status of HB3945?
- Failed as of June 27, 2025. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (June 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB3945?
- Kimberly Wallan (R, 6).
- Where is the official record for HB3945?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/3945
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