JD Supra

Oregon's Serial Meetings Law is Still Unclear (For Now)

In recent months, members of governing bodies subject to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (“OPML”) have faced uncertainty about what the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (“OGEC”) considers to be a ...
Statesman Journal

Bill to loosen portion of Oregon public meetings law draws criticism

A proposed bill to restate and clarify serial communication rules for the state's public meetings law drew criticism from journalism leaders and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission at the Oregon ...
Oregonian

Legislature overwhelmingly approves changes to Oregon open meetings law, even after key lawmakers admit flaws

The Legislature put its final stamp of approval on updates to Oregon’s open meetings law Friday. But key lawmakers, including the one who carried the bill on the Senate floor, concede those changes ...
KTVZ

Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon’s governor has vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that would have made changes to the state’s public meetings law. Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday announced she ...
The Bulletin

Commentary: Put brakes on Oregon bill that creates loopholes in open meetings

Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice or public input. A bill racing ahead in the current ...