HB4159

Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

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Oregon HB4159 amends the appointment process and membership rules for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

Oregon HB4159 revises the appointment process for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, requiring the Governor to appoint eight members from recommendations by the Democratic and Republican parties, with one member appointed without a leadership recommendation. It prohibits members from holding certain public offices and limits the number of members from the same political party to no more than three. The bill also restricts the Attorney General from representing certain public officials before the commission. Members serve four-year terms, with compensation and expenses provided.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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15 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

8:00 AM

Senate Rules Work Session

Feb 27

1:00 PM

Senate Rules Public Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Chapter 124, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

Apr 7

House

Governor signed.

Mar 10

House

Speaker signed.