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OR SB16

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Thatcher

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Executive department agencies that testify for or against legislation must disclose all public records related to their decision to support or oppose the measure upon request
  • Disclosure requirement applies when agency officers/employees testify before legislative committees or when agencies file written testimony reflecting a position on proposed measures or amendments
  • Attorney-client privilege (ORS 40.225) cannot be used as a basis for refusing to disclose these records
  • Federal law or regulation prohibiting disclosure overrides the state disclosure requirement
  • Adds new provisions to Oregon's public records laws (ORS 192.311 to 192.478)

Legislative Description

Relating to records of state agencies.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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