Bill > HB3930

This bill establishes a legal framework for public officials to create specific purpose accounts to accept donations for emergency expenses. Under the bill, a "public official" (defined as an elected state or local government official) may establish an account to receive funds for emergency situations involving themselves or their relatives, such as medical expenses, death, or disaster-related costs. The bill requires public officials to provide written notice to the Secretary of State before establishing the account, accept donations only within 30 days, and spend the funds within 180 days exclusively for the specified emergency expenses. Additionally, the bill mandates that within 365 days, the official must submit a detailed report to the Secretary of State including donor information like name, address, donation date, amount, and purpose of expenditures. Importantly, the bill prohibits lobbyists from donating to these accounts or public officials from accepting donations from lobbyists who are lobbying them. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to make these notices and reports publicly available through their electronic filing system, enhancing transparency around these specific purpose accounts. Violations of the bill's provisions can result in civil penalties under existing state law.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3930