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HB 4043 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to courts.

HB 4043 authorizes Oregon's State Treasurer to issue up to $19 million in bonds to finance courthouse renovations or expansions. It directly affects state courthouses needing structural repairs (like seismic fixes) or upgrades that improve facilities and allow colocation with other state offices. The bill requires the Chief Justice to certify safety risks or cost-effectiveness, and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to approve projects before bonds are issued. Funds raised will go into the Oregon Courthouse Capital Construction and Improvement Fund, with counties required to contribute at least 50% of project costs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $19M in bonds for courthouse infrastructure, directly funding essential state facilities through budgetary means without tax changes.95% confidence
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
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 10, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized for signature (Enrolled) after passing the House. The substantive policy changes include expanding the criteria for issuing courthouse bonds to include renovations and expansions, not just replacements. Additionally, the financial contribution required from counties for these projects was increased from 50% to 75%, unless the project includes colocation of other state offices.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to explicitly authorize bonds for renovating or expanding existing courthouses, whereas the previous version focused primarily on replacement projects.
ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility for bond funding now includes renovating or expanding existing court space, in addition to replacing a courthouse.

FISCAL

The minimum county contribution to bond-funded projects was raised from 50% to 75% of total estimated costs.

REQUIREMENT

The 75% county contribution requirement now includes an exception: if the project allows other state offices to share the facility, the lower 50% contribution remains applicable.

TECHNICAL

The bill text was formatted from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2026 · House Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

27–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Mar 6, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
9 Yea 2 Nay 1
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Boice, Marsh. Passed.
lower
Feb 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.