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Ethics commission dings Oregon lawmaker for not disclosing business clients

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has issued a $1,000 fine to Representative Greg Smith for failing to disclose the names of his clients in his required annual financial disclosure forms. Rep. Smith, who has served in the Oregon House since 2002, did not list the names of clients for whom he provided consulting services, instead only describing the nature of the work. This omission was deemed a violation of Oregon's ethics laws which mandate that legislators report the sources of their income. The commission's investigation was prompted by a complaint filed by the Oregon Democrat Party, highlighting the need for transparency in legislators' financial dealings to prevent potential conflicts of interest. Smith, who has been involved in agriculture and owns a farm, argued that his clients were not related to his legislative duties, but the commission disagreed, emphasizing the importance of full disclosure.

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