Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 16: Relating to records of state agencies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 16 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to records of state agencies. Primary sponsor: Kim Thatcher (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires, if an executive department agency testifies in support of or opposition to a proposed measure or amendment to the measure, the agency to disclose all public records in the agency's custody that relate to the agency's decision to support or oppose the measure or amendment, notwithstanding any other law providing an exemption from the required disclosure. Provides that the law practitioner-client privilege may not serve as a basis for the agency's refusal to disclose the records.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Thatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Rules.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.