HB 2226 Oregon House · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to investigations of Executive Branch misconduct authorized by the Legislative Assembly; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Authorizes Legislative Assembly to direct by joint resolution Attorney General to conduct preliminary investigation of matters involving alleged misconduct of executive branch personnel. Requires Attorney General to report findings of preliminary investigation to Legislative Assembly. Provides reporting exceptions. Authorizes Attorney General to apply to circuit court for appointment of independent counsel if Attorney General determines appointment is warranted. Requires Attorney General to apply to circuit court for appointment of independent counsel if Attorney General fails to report on preliminary investigation to Legislative Assembly. Vests independent counsel with all powers of district attorney for purposes of investigating matters involving alleged misconduct of executive branch personnel. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017 Last action Jul 7, 2017
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Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jan 18, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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