HB4016Introduced in the House
Relating to tax compliance; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Says that people who get public contracts must obey tax laws and must show proof of compliance with tax laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.8). Requires public contractors to demonstrate and maintain tax compliance, through a certification process, as a condition of the execution of a public contract. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Directs the Secretary of State to study methods for collecting information through business registry function to ensure tax compliance by persons doing business in this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 102, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 6, 2026
18
Yes
11
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | No |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | No |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Absent |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | No |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 21--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Levy E.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 18; Nays, 11--Anderson, Drazan, Girod, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Hayden.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 102, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Revenue Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Revenue Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A4 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A6 (amendment)
- Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A7 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
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- Staff Summary (supplement)
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- Budget Report (supplement)
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- Budget Report (supplement)
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