Oregon Bills

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 5201: Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.

Establishes biennial appropriations and expenditure limitations for ______ for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1600: Relating to Legislative Equity Office operations; declaring an emergency.

Modifies confidentiality and disclosure standards for records associated with investigations under legislative branch personnel rules. Eliminates the role of an offsite process counselor. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SCR 208: Amending Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 27 and adopting Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 27-C.

Modifies Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 27 to combine conduct report and conduct complaint processes into a single process. Provides that only the final investigative report is disclosable to the public, under certain conditions. Authorizes the Legislative Equity Officer to seek a voluntary resolution of investigations. Permits participating impacted parties to withdraw allegations under certain circumstances. Authorizes the officer to continue investigations even without the participation of any impacted party if evidence supports continuing the investigation. Establishes definitions of "legislative business" and "workplace" for determining application of the rule. Modifies other definitions and makes the role of investigator the same without regard to impacted parties or respondents. Applies to conduct reports and complaint statements made on or after the date of the adoption of the concurrent resolution, and to investigations of those reports and statements.

passed · Oregon · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 4147: Relating to medical assistance; prescribing an effective date.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the Department of Human Services and the Employment Department to submit an annual report that [ identifies ] provides information about employers that employ [ 50 ] 500 or more employees in this state and [ that ] have employees [ or dependents of the employees ] who are medical assistance recipients. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1592: Relating to primary elections.

Provides that any elector may vote in a primary election. Requires that all candidates of any political party appear on one ballot at a primary election. Provides that the two candidates who receive the two highest numbers of votes at a primary election are nominated to the general election. Permits a political party to decline to participate in the primary election and to nominate the party's candidates using the party's individual nominating process. Provides for the process by which vacancies in specified offices are to be filled. Permits political parties that endorse candidates at an election to be listed on the ballot. Prohibits political parties from endorsing candidates unless the parties provide for fair and open participation by all electors affiliated with those parties in making the endorsement. Repeals provisions regarding precinct committeepersons, county central committees and state central committees.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1553: Relating to wildfires resulting from the fault of an electric company; declaring an emergency.

Prohibits an electric company from recovering from retail electricity consumers certain litigation or settlement costs or expenses if a court or jury finds that a wildfire resulted from the negligence or a higher degree of fault on the part of the electric company. Requires an electric company that has been found to be liable for damages in a civil action arising out of allegations that the conduct of the electric company caused or substantially contributed to a wildfire to establish and maintain a qualified escrow fund for the benefit of those persons to whom the electric company is found to be liable. Provides that an electric company that is found to be liable for damages in a civil action arising out of allegations that the conduct of the electric company caused or substantially contributed to a wildfire shall also be liable for any federal income tax liability that a plaintiff or class member owes or pays on amounts the plaintiff or class member receives in relation to the civil action. [ Provides jurisdiction to the Supreme Court to hear and determine all appeals from the circuit court in any civil action arising out of allegations that the conduct of the electric company caused or substantially contributed to a wildfire. ] Establishes the Wildfire Recovery Fund , to become operative January 1, 2027 . Directs that 60 percent of the punitive damages awarded in a civil action arising out of allegations that the conduct of the electric company caused or substantially contributed to a wildfire be deposited in the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Reserves the first $50 million deposited in the fund to be payable to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Account. Applies to wildfires ignited on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 4026: Relating to consumer protection.

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study consumer protection. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to consumer protection not later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 4085: Relating to autonomous vehicles.

Allows a person to operate an autonomous vehicle with the automated driving system engaged without a grant of driving privileges if certain conditions are met. Requires an automated driving system to be able to achieve a minimal risk condition or issue a request to intervene. Requires an autonomous vehicle to operate in compliance with state vehicle laws and comply with federal safety standards. Provides for exemptions. Allows the Department of Transportation to grant an autonomous vehicle that operates exclusively by an automated driving system and without an onboard driver an exemption to any state equipment requirement. Requires a person operating an autonomous vehicle that is involved in a collision that results in damages to property to perform certain duties. Exempts a person operating an autonomous vehicle from other certain duties of a driver. Prescribes financial responsibility requirements for a person operating an autonomous vehicle. Authorizes a person to operate an autonomous vehicle for the purpose of transporting persons or property for hire if the person provides certain information to the department and provides a first responder interaction plan. Prescribes that authorization does not expire unless suspended or revoked. Exempts autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks from provisions related to motor carriers. Prohibits local governments from regulating, imposing a tax or fee on or requiring a license or permit for on-demand autonomous vehicle networks. Prohibits local governments from prohibiting or regulating the operation of autonomous vehicles or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

passed · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1548: Relating to marijuana; prescribing an effective date.

] Requires cannabinoid edibles to be individually packaged and allows up to 10 milligrams of adult use cannabinoid per individual cannabinoid edible. [ Requires cannabinoid edibles and other cannabinoid products to be packaged in a manner that is tailored judiciously to the specific purpose of protecting minors from the negative health effects of unlawfully using cannabinoids edibles and other cannabinoid products. Allows local governments to establish buffer zones of more than 1,000 feet around adult use cannabis and medical marijuana operations in the interest of public health and safety. ] Becomes operative January 1, 2027. [ Requires the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to adopt rules to require that marijuana items and inhalant delivery systems that contain industrial hemp-derived cannabinoids bear a label, or include an insert, describing certain risks of using marijuana items and inhalant delivery systems that contain industrial hemp-derived cannabinoids. Becomes operative July 1, 2027. ] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

failed · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SCR 202: Urging Oregonians to avoid psychoactive drug use except for legitimate medical purposes.

SCR 202 is a non-binding concurrent resolution urging Oregonians to avoid psychoactive drugs (like marijuana, fentanyl, heroin, meth, and cocaine) except for legitimate medical purposes. It specifically clarifies that Oregon's licensing of marijuana facilities by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission does not constitute state endorsement of recreational use. The resolution cites rising drug-impaired driving fatalities (e.g., from 56 to 188 fatal crashes linked to psychoactive drugs since 2015) to support its recommendation. It directly addresses all Oregon residents and emphasizes that current laws criminalize small drug possessions, while the state does not approve recreational use.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 4113: Relating to housing development opportunities conditioned upon land conservation.

Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to study housing development opportunities conditioned upon land conservation. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to land use no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 4104: Relating to economic development; declaring an emergency.

Authorizes Oregon CHIPS Fund grants and loans to businesses that are eligible for federal semiconductor financial assistance under the CHIPS Act but have not applied for it. Expands the kinds of businesses that may receive Oregon CHIPS Fund grants and loans. Renames the Oregon CHIPS Fund as the Oregon Fostering Innovation Strength at Home and CHIPS Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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