Oregon Bills

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 4023: Relating to mass transit districts initiated by resolution; prescribing an effective date.

HB 4023 restores voter approval requirements for most financing methods used by Oregon mass transit districts formed under specific resolutions. It prohibits districts from using any financing method under ORS 267.300 (except methods (b) or (h)-(j)) without first holding a public election. Existing financing ordinances adopted after January 1, 2026, are suspended until voters approve them. The bill takes effect 91 days after the 2026 legislative session ends.

Topics ✗ Transportation

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1577: Relating to the labeling of alternative protein food products.

Provides that a manufactured-protein food product that bears a label suggesting that the food product is made from meat is misbranded unless the food product label contains text disclosing that the food product is not made from meat. Provides that a fabricated-egg food product that bears a label suggesting that the food product is made from eggs is misbranded unless the food product label contains text disclosing that the food product is not made from eggs.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1536: Relating to educational assessments.

Requires the Department of Education to study the adequacy of assessments administered in the public schools of this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

passed · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1530: Relating to crime; declaring an emergency.

Expands the crime of aggravated harassment to include threats concerning public officials in specified circumstances. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 1574: Relating to voting at primary elections.

Permits a person who will be 17 years of age on the date of a primary election and 18 years of age on the date of the general election to vote at the primary election for candidates of a major political party with which the person is affiliated. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Secretary of State for the purpose of printing and counting additional ballots.

passed both · Oregon · House Mar 6, 2026

HCR 202: Declaring a state policy goal that by 2033 Oregon's health care system will be more affordable and accessible.

HCR 202 is a concurrent resolution declaring Oregon's 2033 policy goal for its healthcare system to be more affordable and accessible for all residents. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but sets six specific targets, including ensuring timely primary care access, improving population health outcomes, stabilizing hospital finances, and reducing healthcare costs below national averages. The resolution directly affects Oregonians (especially those delaying care due to cost), healthcare providers, hospitals, insurers, and employers facing rising premiums. It acknowledges systemic issues like Medicaid funding losses and high hospital deficits but focuses on long-term vision rather than immediate policy changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Oregon · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 1563: Relating to civil rights; prescribing an effective date.

Allows a person who has been deprived of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Oregon Constitution or the laws of this state by a person acting under color of law to bring a civil action for economic and noneconomic damages and for injunctive or other equitable relief. Provides for the award of attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff, or to a prevailing defendant if the court finds that a plaintiff's claim was frivolous, unreasonable or without foundation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Oregon · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 4042: Relating to the welfare of young people.

Expands the types of adverse licensing actions the Department of Human Services may take against child-caring agencies following certain findings. Modifies certain provisions regarding the use of restraints on children in care. Creates exceptions to certain placement limitations.

passed · Oregon · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 4014: Relating to state finance; declaring an emergency.

] [ Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study the state financial system. Directs the Legislative Revenue Officer to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to revenue not later than December 1, 2027. ] Establishes the Task Force on Taxation of International Income. Directs the task force to investigate whether changes to Oregon's tax code could improve or simplify the state's tax treatment of international income and to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to revenue no later than December 1, 2026. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

passed · Oregon · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 4143: Relating to payments to the federal government; prescribing an effective date.

Authorizes the Governor to direct state agencies to withhold moneys owed to the federal government if federal funds are being withheld from the state in contravention of a valid court order. Requires the state to indemnify officers, employees or agents for civil claims arising from compliance with the Act. Sunsets on January 2, 2037. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

passed both · Oregon · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SCR 206: In memoriam: State Senator Aaron Lionel Woods.

SCR 206 is a concurrent resolution honoring the late Oregon State Senator Aaron Lionel Woods, who died in office on April 19, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, career, and service - including his work on technology access, STEM education, and community leadership in Oregon - and expresses the legislature's gratitude for his dedication. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his legacy as a public servant. The resolution was introduced in the Oregon Legislature on February 2, 2026.

signed · Oregon · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 1520: Relating to the administration of moneys within the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; and prescribing an effective date.

Authorizes the Director of the Employment Department to adopt rules establishing an accounting system for handling moneys in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

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