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OR SB472
OR SB472Relating to actual conflicts of interest among members of a district school board.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Allows an ESD board to decide whether a school board has violated a requirement re- garding actual conflicts. The Act allows the school board to ask the SBE to make a final decision. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Authorizes an education service district board to determine whether a district school board has violated a requirement regarding actual conflicts of interest. Authorizes a district school board to request the State Board of Education to make a final determination regarding an alleged violation.
AI Summary
This bill addresses conflicts of interest among district school board members by establishing new procedures for handling situations where a board member has a potential conflict. The bill stipulates that if a board member's vote is required to meet the minimum number of votes needed for official action, the member must declare a conflict of interest and abstain from voting. If an entire school board is accused of violating this provision, the local education service district (ESD) board will receive and investigate the complaint. If the ESD board determines a violation has occurred, the school board can then request a final determination from the State Board of Education. Potential consequences for non-compliance include civil penalties under existing ethics laws and the possibility of voiding the board's decisions. The bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 332 and is specifically designed to provide a clear process for addressing actual conflicts of interest that might otherwise prevent a school board from taking necessary official actions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB472 |
| Senate Committee On Education (2025-04-02) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27523 |
| SB 472 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296854 |
| IS_Impact SB 472 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296573 |
| SB 472 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296483 |
| Revenue Impact Statement for SB472 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/88018 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB472 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84669 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB472/Introduced |
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