HB 3394
Requires the Department of Justice to study public meetings.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Representative Ben Bowman)
Committee
Rules
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Justice to conduct a study of public meetings held in the state. The department is required to submit its findings and any recommended legislative changes to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026. The study’s findings will expire on January 2, 2027. This legislation aims to examine and potentially improve the rules and practices surrounding public meetings.
Key provisions
- The Department of Justice must study public meetings.
- The Department must submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees.
- The report deadline is September 15, 2026.
- The study’s findings are subject to a sunset provision and expire on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Justice
- Oregon Legislative Assembly (interim committees)
- State government agencies holding public meetings
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Primary sponsor
House Committee On Rules
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