Committee hears bipartisan technical fixes in HB 4159 for OGEC appointments and privilege protections

Feb 27, 2026

HB 4159 would ensure at least one Oregon Government Ethics Commission member has local‑government experience and preserve attorney‑client privilege for information shared with OGEC; the measure was supported by local governments and passed the House with bipartisan support.

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House Bill 4159 was presented as a set of technical clarifications for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. The staff summary said the bill requires at least one OGEC member to have local‑government experience and maintains attorney‑client privilege for information provided to OGEC in certain complaints.

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