SCR 208
Modifies Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 27 to combine conduct report and conduct complaint processes into a single process.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Senator Dick Anderson, Representative Jason Kropf, Representative Kevin Mannix, Senator Floyd Prozanski)
Committee
Conduct
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Bill overview
This Concurrent Resolution modifies Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 27 to streamline the process for reporting and addressing conduct issues. It combines the existing conduct report and conduct complaint processes into a single, unified procedure. The Legislative Equity Officer will play a key role, seeking voluntary resolutions and continuing investigations even without full participation from all parties involved. Public disclosure of investigative reports is limited to the final report, and definitions of key terms are established.
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Senate Committee On Conduct
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Opponents of the proposed legislation argue that it infringes upon constitutional rights, particularly those related to free speech. They contend that the resolution violates the Constitution of the YSA and the First Amendment to the US Constitution, which guarantees free speech, and is motivated by a perceived leftist agenda aimed at promoting disagreement through violence and hatred. the importance of protecting individuals' right to express their opinions without fear of retribution or censorship, citing concerns that the legislation could lead to censorship and undermine freedom of speech.
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