Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 588 — Relating to inspectors general.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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

This bill died with 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Directs Secretary of State to appoint inspectors general to review spending of certain entities and identify inappropriate costs. Requires entities to deposit 75 percent of amount of inappropriate costs in General Fund and 25 percent of amount of inappropriate costs in Inspector General Fund to be used in carrying out activities of inspectors general. Establishes Inspector General Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Secretary of State for purposes of carrying out activities of inspectors general.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Referred to General Government and Accountability, then Ways and Means.

  4. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (88)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 588 do?
Directs Secretary of State to appoint inspectors general to review spending of certain entities and identify inappropriate costs. Requires entities to deposit 75 percent of amount of inappropriate costs in General Fund and 25 percent of amount of inappropriate costs in Inspector General Fund to be used in carrying out activities of inspectors general. Establishes Inspector General Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Secretary of State for purposes of carrying out activities of inspectors general.
Who sponsors SB 588?
SB 588 is sponsored by Gene Whisnant and Tim Knopp.
What is the current status of SB 588?
This bill died with 2017 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 SB 588?
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