(1) Sound recordings, produced on equipment selected by the Legislative Administration Committee for compatibility with equipment for reproduction by the State Archives, shall be made of every meeting of the Legislative Assembly and of every hearing and meeting of every standing, special and interim committee of the Legislative Assembly, or subcommittee thereof.

(2) The sound recordings required under subsection (1) of this section are part of the legislative records of the Legislative Assembly or committee and shall be subject to the provisions of ORS § 171.410 to 171.430.

(3) Except as provided in ORS § 171.425, the State Archivist shall not loan any sound recording required under subsection (1) of this section, but may arrange to have such recordings copied in an appropriate manner and may make a reasonable charge therefor. [1973 c.555 § 1]