HB 2577

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2017 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 10, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to lobbying.

Abstract

Requires lobbyist statements filed with Oregon Government Ethics Commission to identify each bill or measure introduced before Legislative Assembly lobbyist lobbied on, whether lobbyist lobbied in favor of, in opposition to or for purpose of seeking amendments to bill or measure, each legislative topic that was not bill or measure that lobbyist lobbied on, each person or entity that hired lobbyist and how much moneys person or entity paid lobbyist. Exempts actions that did not influence, or attempt to influence, legislative action from being included in lobbyist statements. Requires commission to make newly required lobbyist information available in searchable format for review by public using Internet. Requires that information submitted as part of lobbyist statement is accurate on date it is filed. Permits lobbyist to amend lobbyist statement, without penalty, at any time before commission receives complaint, or proceeds on its own motion as if commission received complaint. Provides that commission may not fine lobbyist for mistakenly filing false or inaccurate information in lobbyist statements if it is first time lobbyist has done so in calendar year. Limits civil penalty for filing false or inaccurate information in lobbyist statement to not more than $500 per violation. Establishes Advisory Committee on Lobbying Transparency to advise and assist in development, design, testing and implementation of Internet website to make information contained in lobbyist statements available in searchable format to public.

Bill Sponsors (51)

Votes


Actions


Jul 07, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

At President's desk upon adjournment.

Jul 01, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

Apr 10, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Rules.

Apr 10, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Apr 06, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Third reading. Carried by Rayfield. Passed.

Apr 05, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Second reading.

Apr 04, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Mar 30, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

Feb 14, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing held.

Jan 18, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Rules.

Jan 09, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
A-Engrossed PDF

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