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OR HB4159

OR HB4159
Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.


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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that the Governor has to put a person with a certain background on the OGEC. The Act protects certain protected words during investigations by the OGEC. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 60.8). Provides that the Governor shall appoint one member of the Oregon Government Ethics Com- mission who has local government experience. Provides that attorney-client privilege is not waived when a communication is made to the commission for purposes of providing information regarding a complaint alleging a violation of gov- ernment ethics laws or public meetings laws.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Oregon law to ensure the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC), an independent body that oversees ethical conduct in government, has a member with local government experience appointed by the Governor, and it clarifies that attorney-client privilege, which protects confidential communications between a lawyer and their client, is not waived when such communications are made to the OGEC for the purpose of providing information about a complaint alleging violations of government ethics or public meetings laws.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (House)

Last Action

Second reading. (on 02/23/2026)

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