HB4021Introduced in the House
Relating to administrative rules; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act changes the effective date and notice given for some agencies' rules. The Act tells some agencies to let people know where to ask questions about the agencies' rules. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Modifies effective date and notice requirements for certain permanent rules adopted, amended or repealed by certain agencies. Requires certain agencies to make available on the agency's website contact information for questions about each rule adopted, amended or repealed. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 105, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading in Concurrence · March 5, 2026
53
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 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 and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 42; Excused, 18--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Diehl, Hartman, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Lively, Nelson, Osborne, Skarlatos, Tran, Valderrama, Wallan, Watanabe, Wright, Yunker.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Reynolds, Starr.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 53; Excused, 4--Hartman, Levy B, Ruiz, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Boshart Davis, Chotzen, Speaker Fahey.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 105, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-A3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-A3 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
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- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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