HB4043Introduced in the House
Relating to courts.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to expand or renovate courthouses. The Act also changes who has to notify the court, and when, if a defendant found unfit to proceed is not complying with CRS. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). [Digest: The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to expand or renovate courthouses. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).] Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue Article XI-Q general obligation bonds to finance renovation or expansion of courthouses. Directs the community mental health program director to notify the court within two judicial days when a defendant found unfit to proceed is not complying with community restoration services. Authorizes the director to delegate the duty to the entity providing the services.
Where it stands
Chapter 33, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
April 6, 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
27
Yes
2
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 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| 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 Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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 by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Boice, Marsh. Passed. Ayes, 53; Absent, 1--Tran; Excused, 2--Hartman, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Chotzen, Diehl, Lewis, Smith G.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 1--Hayden.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 33, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
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- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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