HB4020Introduced in the House
Relating to permits; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act makes some agencies tell a permit applicant the legal reason for denial and give a guide about contesting the denial. The Act makes some agencies make a KPM for how fast the agency gives out permits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Requires certain agencies to specify the authority justifying the denial of a permit application and provide the applicant a guide on how to contest the denial. Requires certain agencies to develop a performance measure to measure the timeliness of permit and permit renewal processing and issuance. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 104, (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 5, 2026
28
Yes
0
No
2
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 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Absent |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
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 Natural Resources.
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 Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 58; Excused, 2--Hartman, Valderrama.
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, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 104, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Natural Resources Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A2 (amendment)
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