(1) Upon receipt of the complaint, the Secretary of State shall conduct an investigation to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the alleged violation occurred, and that it was both deliberate and capable of having some possible effect upon the election.
(2) Upon a finding of probable cause, the Secretary of State shall report the finding to the Legislative Assembly that will convene on the second Monday in January by delivery to the Secretary of the Senate or Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, as appropriate, at least five days prior to the convening of the regular session.
(3) The findings under this section are a public record available for public inspection.
(4) Action under this section is in addition to and not in lieu of action under ORS 260.345. [1985 c.693 §3]
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