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HB 4018 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Modifies the timelines for the enactment of certain campaign finance regulations. Modifies the names of certain political committees. Modifies provisions related to in-kind contributions and provisions related to campaign funds that may be carried forward. Temporarily reenacts previously repealed provisions related to covered organizations. Permits corporations and labor unions to establish separate, segregated funds that operate like political committees. Modifies specified deadlines regarding certain filings. Permits a person to cure a violation of election laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Apr 9, 2026
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What changed between versions

B-Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 7, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized into its Enrolled version, removing the temporary 'B-Engrossed' status and the editor's summary. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new section (1a) that updates the legal citation to reflect a future 2026 Act, effectively redefining how membership organizations are treated for contribution limits by removing references to ORS 260.016 and clarifying that individual directors do not automatically merge contributions. The bill also retains amendments to campaign finance contribution limits and local government election rules.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on Oregon election laws, specifically campaign finance regulations, but the text now includes a forward-looking reference to a 2026 Act, indicating a planned future legislative update.
TIMELINE

Added a new section (1a) that references a future '2026 Act,' suggesting this version of the bill is a placeholder or draft intended to be superseded by later legislation.

DEFINITION

Removed references to ORS 260.016 in the definition of membership organization contributions, narrowing the scope of how these organizations are aggregated for contribution limits.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified that the mere fact of a person serving as a director or officer of two organizations is not enough to treat them as a single entity for contribution purposes, unless they share control or financing.

TECHNICAL

Deleted the 'B-Engrossed' header and the non-binding editor's summary, replacing them with the formal 'Enrolled' status and the official act title.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2026 · House Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

20–9
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Mar 6, 2026
D Democratic18
12 Yea 6 Nay
66% Yea
R Republican12
8 Yea 3 Nay 1
66% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
28
Key actions
10
Committee
10
Apr 9, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Mar 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Frederick.
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Jama, Starr. Passed.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Nathanson.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Bowman, Elmer. Passed.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Rules suspended. Motion to re-refer to Rules carried. Re-referred.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
Feb 28, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.