Oregon 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2947 — Relating to media access to executive sessions.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires governing body of public body, when meeting in executive session at which news media is allowed to attend, to provide means for media to attend through telephone or other electronic or virtual means.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (86)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2947 do?
Requires governing body of public body, when meeting in executive session at which news media is allowed to attend, to provide means for media to attend through telephone or other electronic or virtual means.
Who sponsors HB 2947?
HB 2947 is sponsored by Boomer Wright (Republican), Nathan Sosa (Democrat), Rep Smith DB, and Lily Morgan.
What is the current status of HB 2947?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2947?
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