Oregon Government Ethics Commission

That is incorrect.

The facts of this scenario are:  

  • You are taking an official action by signing a contract.  
  • Signing this contract would result in a financial impact.  
  • That financial impact would be on your roommate, who is a household member (HB 2930, 2025).  

You are correct that it is a conflict of interest.

Since the financial impact is certain, it is an actual conflict of interest and not a potential conflict.

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