HB4018Introduced in the House
Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act changes laws about campaign money. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Modifies the timelines for the enactment of certain campaign finance regulations. Modifies the names of certain political committees. Modifies provisions related to in-kind contributions and provisions related to campaign funds that may be carried forward. Temporarily reenacts previously repealed provisions related to covered organizations. Permits corporations and labor unions to establish separate, segregated funds that operate like political committees. Modifies specified deadlines regarding certain filings. Permits a person to cure a violation of election laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Chapter 139, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 9, 2026.
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 5, 2026
20
Yes
9
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 | No |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | No |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | No |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | No |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Motion to re-refer to Rules carried. Re-referred.
Work Session cancelled.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Third reading. Carried by Bowman, Elmer. Passed. Ayes, 39; Nays, 19--Andersen, Cate, Chaichi, Chotzen, Diehl, Dobson, Gamba, Gomberg, Harbick, Hudson, Javadi, Levy E, Munoz, Osborne, Rieke Smith, Ruiz, Walters, Wise, Yunker; Excused, 2--Hartman, Levy B.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Nathanson.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
Rules suspended. Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Jama, Starr. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 9--Campos, Gelser Blouin, Golden, Hayden, Meek, Pham, Prozanski, Robinson, Smith DB; Excused, 1--Drazan.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Frederick.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 139, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 9, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-6 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-6 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-8 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-8 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A12 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A12 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A14 (amendment)
- Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A12 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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