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Bill · HB 4177In progress6mo agoRelating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
If enacted, Oregon public bodies would offer remote meeting access and testimony, while some board members would face training and public-meeting enforcement rules.
Civil Rights & Voting · Criminal Justice
Bill · SB 5701Became law6mo agoRelating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
The enacted measure authorizes state borrowing for many public projects and requires certain university contractors to meet workforce and benefit rules.
Bill · SB 1502Became law6mo agoRelating to proposed legislative measures to be filed by the Secretary of State; and prescribing an effective date. · Sponsors: Ben Bowman (D), Bruce Starr (R) +4 more
The Secretary of State must prepare and file a campaign-finance proposal for lawmakers to consider during the 2027 regular session.
AI & Privacy · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 1585Became law6mo agoRelating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date. · Sponsors: Deb Patterson (D), Dick Anderson (R) +5 more · 33 cosponsors
Beginning on the act’s effective date, several Oregon grant programs may require smaller local matches from cities with 20,000 or fewer residents.
Emergency Management · Environment & Energy
Bill · SB 1509Became law6mo agoRelating to electors of President and Vice President of the United States; and prescribing an effective date.
Starting July 1, 2026, Oregon will require presidential electors to meet, follow voting pledges, and use state procedures for vacancies and invalid ballots.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 5702Became law6mo agoRelating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
The measure sets spending limits for state facility projects and higher-education bond programs and states end dates for several project approvals.
Bill · SB 1515Became law6mo agoRelating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.
People seeking help after a wrongful conviction may use compensation proceedings or challenge convictions tied to specified discredited forensic methods, subject to proof and filing deadlines.
Civil Rights & Voting · Criminal Justice
Bill · SB 1517Became law6mo agoRelating to civil litigation; and declaring an emergency.
Adults or parents may sign clear releases covering ordinary-negligence injuries during sports, fitness or recreation, but not several serious misconduct claims.
Consumer Protection · Public Safety
Bill · SB 1575Became law6mo agoRelating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency. · Sponsors: Deb Patterson (D), James Manning (D) +3 more · 27 cosponsors
Hospice applicants would face detailed history, training and background checks, while most new licenses would pause until Oregon finishes required rules.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare
Bill · SB 5703Became law6mo agoRelating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
During the 2025–27 budget period, state agencies would direct designated funds to schools, treatment services, veterans, courts, public safety, and economic development programs.
Bill · SB 1601Became law6mo agoRelating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Oregon agencies would redirect several funds to highway maintenance, classify older sex-offender registrants, and apply new financial rules described in the enrolled act.
Bill · SB 1507Became law6mo agoRelating to revenue; and prescribing an effective date.
Oregon taxpayers and businesses would use revised income rules, a higher earned-income credit, and a capped credit for qualifying new jobs.
Bill · HB 4145Became law6mo agoRelating to firearms; and declaring an emergency. · Sponsor: Dacia Grayber (D) · 7 cosponsors
Oregon's listed firearm transfer and large-capacity magazine provisions apply to covered actions beginning January 1, 2028, while a court challenge may continue.
Emergency Management · Gun Policy
Bill · HB 4130Became law6mo agoRelating to farm use. · Sponsors: Hai Pham (D), Shelly Davis (R) +1 more · 4 cosponsors
For property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, owners may use processing-facility land in applications for Oregon’s special farm-use assessment, if other rules are met.
Agriculture · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 4116Became law6mo agoRelating to consumer finance loans; and prescribing an effective date. · Sponsors: Ben Bowman (D), Courtney Neron Misslin (D) +7 more · 15 cosponsors
Starting June 5, 2026, Oregon's consumer finance rules cover specified loans of $50,000 or less and require detailed license applications.
Consumer Protection · Economy & Jobs
Bill · HB 4159Became law6mo agoRelating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.
Starting January 1, 2027, communications giving information about a complaint the Oregon Government Ethics Commission is deciding are protected from disclosure.
Government & Ethics · Mental Health
Bill · HB 4161Became law6mo agoRelating to use of official position or office; and declaring an emergency.
Oregon’s enrolled measure sets rules for officials’ use of office, including limits on personal financial gain and gifts from public bodies.
Emergency Management · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 4017Became law6mo agoRelating to use of campaign contributions; and declaring an emergency.
Campaign committees may use contributions for certain security costs, while covered committees may not pay for workplace-harassment nondisclosure agreements.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 4153Became law6mo agoRelating to farm stores. · Sponsors: Bobby Levy (R), David Smith (R) +5 more · 11 cosponsors
Eligible Oregon farm operators may sell farm goods and prepared food, offer limited other retail items, and host farm activities at stores on qualifying farm land.
Bill · HB 4075Became law6mo agoRelating to hospital finance; and declaring an emergency. · Sponsors: Boomer Wright (R), Court Boice (R) +2 more · 15 cosponsors
Oregon law directs the State Treasurer to guarantee certain rural hospital loans and allows up to $44 million for guarantee payments if a loan qualifies by April 1, 2027.