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OR SB1589

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Golden

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Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Lobbyists representing multiple clients concurrently must file notice with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission within three business days of agreeing to lobby on new legislative or administrative action, or taking a new position on any action

  • Notices must specify the client's position on each action: support, support if amended, oppose, oppose unless amended, neutral monitoring, monitoring while seeking amendment, or monitoring with concerns

  • Lobbyist-attorneys cannot invoke attorney-client privilege to avoid filing required notices

  • Lobbyists must report total compensation received from each client subject to the notice requirements, filed according to existing reporting schedules

  • Prohibits lobbyists from knowingly deceiving legislators about pending actions or representing adverse interests to a client without written consent; takes effect 91 days after the 2026 legislative session adjourns

Legislative Description

Relating to lobbying; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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