Relating to public meetings.

HB 3883 requires all public bodies in Oregon (such as city councils, school boards, and county commissions) to begin every public meeting with a dedicated period for public comments, except for meetings specifically exempted under existing law. The bill mandates that this comment period must be of "reasonable duration" and occur at the start of each meeting. It directly affects local government entities by structuring how they engage with community members during official proceedings. The bill does not change substantive policies but establishes a procedural requirement for transparency in public meetings.