Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials

Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials

Oregon’s governor vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that would have made changes to the state’s public meetings law.

Kotek vetoes public meetings bill over transparency concerns

SALEM – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has vetoed House Bill 4177, a measure intended to clarify public meeting laws that had passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support. “I’ve heard from people on all sides of this issue – from advocates for transparency to public officials seeking clearer guidance to do their jobs effectively,” Kotek said. “While the goal of this bill is important, we must get the details right to ensure Oregonians can trust g…