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OR HB2454
OR HB2454Relating to legislative oversight of executive branch actions; prescribing an effective date.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act creates an oversight officer position in the legislative branch, and directs the officer to perform audits, look at things agencies do, look at public complaints and report back to the JLAC. The Act tells the officer to do other tasks if told to do so by the JLAC. The Act says the officer is to start duties on 1/1/2026. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.9). Digest: The Act creates an LAO position and directs the LAO to perform audits and to report findings to the JLAC. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). Authorizes the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to appoint a Legislative Audit Performance Oversight and Government Accountability Officer and to direct the officer to perform specified duties, including investigating, reviewing activities of and oversight of executive branch agencies, taking in and investigating complaints of members of the public concerning executive branch agency programs, conducting performance audits of executive branch agencies and reporting to the com- mittee on work undertaken by the officer. Authorizes the officer to hire necessary staff and to enter into contracts to carry out the functions assigned to the officer. Provides that the duties the officer must perform become operative January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new Legislative Performance Oversight and Government Accountability Officer position within the legislative branch of Oregon's government, who will be selected by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) with approval from the Senate President and House Speaker. The officer will have broad responsibilities to investigate and review executive branch agencies, including conducting performance audits, investigating public complaints about agency actions, evaluating agency effectiveness and transparency, and reporting findings to the JLAC and relevant legislative committees. The officer will have the authority to hire staff, enter into contracts, and perform tasks assigned by the JLAC. The bill modifies several existing statutes to integrate this new role into the state's governmental structure, replacing references to the "Legislative Fiscal Office" with the new officer's title. Importantly, while the bill is passed in 2025, the new position and its associated provisions will not become operative until January 1, 2026, and the act will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns. This new role is designed to enhance legislative oversight of executive branch operations and improve government accountability by providing an independent mechanism for auditing and evaluating state agencies' performance and responsiveness.
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Budget and Finance
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Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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