Bill > HB2927

This bill amends Oregon laws governing investigations by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) to allow the commission to extend its investigative period by up to 60 days. Specifically, the bill modifies two existing statutes (ORS 244.260 and 171.778) to give the OGEC more flexibility during the Investigatory Phase of ethics complaints. Under the current law, the Investigatory Phase is limited to 180 days, with a previous option to continue the investigation for only 30 days. The new legislation increases this extension period to 60 days, providing the commission with additional time to complete fact-finding and investigate potential ethics violations. The changes apply to ongoing investigations and new investigations that begin on or after the bill's effective date. The bill aims to give the OGEC more time to thoroughly examine potential ethics law or lobbying violations while maintaining existing confidentiality and procedural requirements for such investigations. This modification could help ensure more comprehensive and thorough investigations of alleged ethics violations by public officials.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2927