Governor Kotek Vetoes House Bill 4177, Calls for Collaborative Fix to Public Meetings Law
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
SALEM, Oregon, April 16 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kotek Vetoes House Bill 4177, Calls for Collaborative Fix to Public Meetings Law
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Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek vetoed House Bill 4177, citing concerns that the legislation could unintentionally weaken transparency while attempting to clarify Oregon's public meetings law.
In a letter explaining her veto of the bill . . .
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Governor Kotek Vetoes House Bill 4177, Calls for Collaborative Fix to Public Meetings Law
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Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek vetoed House Bill 4177, citing concerns that the legislation could unintentionally weaken transparency while attempting to clarify Oregon's public meetings law.
In a letter explaining her veto of the bill . . .