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HB4033Introduced in the House

Relating to emergency volunteers; and declaring an emergency.

Passed

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The Act puts ODEM in charge of the volunteer database known as ORVID. The Act tells ODEM to adapt the database in specified ways. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Transfers responsibility for the volunteer database known as ORVID from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Directs the department to adapt and maintain the database. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Where it stands

Chapter 106, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 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

Bill history

  1. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  2. Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  6. Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  7. Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.

  8. Work Session held.

  9. Returned to Full Committee.

  10. Work Session held.

  11. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

  12. Second reading.

  13. Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. Ayes, 58; Excused, 2--Hartman, Valderrama.

  14. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  15. Referred to Ways and Means.

  16. Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

  17. Second reading.

  18. Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.

  19. Speaker signed.

  20. President signed.

  21. Governor signed.

  22. Chapter 106, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

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