Bill > HB2870

This bill establishes the Oregon Campaign Review Commission (OCRC), an independent body within the Secretary of State's Office, to investigate and address false campaign statements. The commission will consist of eight members (four from each of the two major political parties) appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, serving seven-year, non-renewable terms. Members must take an oath to remain nonpartisan and are tasked with investigating complaints about false campaign statements under Oregon Revised Statute 260.532. The commission can receive complaints from candidates or political committees and will conduct an initial review to determine if an investigation is merited. If a violation is found, the commission can impose escalating sanctions: first, publishing a written statement about the violation; second, suspending the candidate or committee from filing statements in voter pamphlets for one or more election cycles; and third, permanently banning them from voter pamphlet submissions. The bill includes specific timelines for investigating and resolving complaints based on proximity to an election, with faster response times as the election date approaches. These provisions will apply to campaigns for elections held on or after January 1, 2026, aiming to promote transparency and truthfulness in campaign communications.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2870