HB4047Introduced in the House
Relating to rural emergency hospitals; and prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Ed Diehl, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act tells OHA to create a new hospital license type. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules and procedures to allow a hospital to apply for a license as a rural emergency hospital. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 35, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
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 4, 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 | Yes |
| 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 Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Human Services.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Harbick. Passed. Ayes, 42; Excused, 16--Boshart Davis, Diehl, Edwards, Helfrich, Javadi, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Nelson, Osborne, Pham H, Skarlatos, Tran, Valderrama, Wright, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Cate, Elmer.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Linthicum. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Starr, Taylor.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 35, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
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