OregonJustice Department would study public records and report findings
Oregon's Department of Justice would report its public records study to interim legislative committees related to the judiciary by September 15, 2027.
What it does
The Department of Justice would study public records and report its findings to legislative committees. The report may also recommend changes to the law.
Argument forA report with possible recommendations could help lawmakers consider changes to public records rules.
Argument againstThe study could use department time, and its report may not lead to changes before the study requirement ends.
More detail
The Department of Justice would study public records and send a report to legislative committees. The report would go to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary. The department would have to submit the report by September 15, 2027. The study requirement would be repealed on January 2, 2028.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 7In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Feb 5Referred to Rules.Minor
- Feb 5First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced
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