Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 388 — Relating to whistleblowing.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Establishes Whistleblower Commission. Directs commission to investigate complaints of government fraud, waste or corruption and to make public investigation findings. Authorizes commission to refer matters to Attorney General, Secretary of State or district attorney for further proceedings if warranted. Grants confidentiality to complainants and supplies complainants with immunity from criminal proceedings related to complaint. Exempts commission records from mandatory disclosure under public records law and exempts commission proceedings from public meetings law. Requires commission to prepare annual reports to Governor and Legislative Assembly outlining commission recommendations for reducing fraud, waste and corruption.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.

  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 388 do?
Establishes Whistleblower Commission. Directs commission to investigate complaints of government fraud, waste or corruption and to make public investigation findings. Authorizes commission to refer matters to Attorney General, Secretary of State or district attorney for further proceedings if warranted. Grants confidentiality to complainants and supplies complainants with immunity from criminal proceedings related to complaint. Exempts commission records from mandatory disclosure under public records law and exempts commission proceedings from public meetings law. Requires commission to prepare annual reports to Governor and Legislative Assembly outlining commission recommendations for reducing fraud, waste and corruption.
Who sponsors SB 388?
SB 388 is sponsored by Ted Ferrioli and Gene Whisnant.
What is the current status of SB 388?
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 388?
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