Relating to public meetings; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Expands duties of Oregon Government Ethics Commission to conduct investigations, make findings and impose penalties for violations of public meetings law. Authorizes any person to file complaint with commission alleging that meetings of governing body were not in compliance with public meetings law. Directs commission to develop and present training sessions to governing bodies and public officials on public meetings law and best practices for compliance with law. Requires governing bodies and specified public officials to attend training sessions. Makes training requirements operative January 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2022
Last action Mar 4, 2022
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 4, 2022
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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