HB4060Introduced in the House
Relating to fluorescent lamps; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Jeff Helfrich, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
This Act says that sales of fluorescent lamps to buyers with large buildings are not banned until 2030. The Act says that some care facilities do not have to submit plans to replace lamps that are banned until 2030. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). [Digest: This Act says that sales of fluorescent lamps to buyers with large buildings are not banned until 2030. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).] Exempts sales to purchasers with facilities totaling more than one million square feet from a prohibition on sales of certain fluorescent lamps until January 1, 2030. Exempts residential care facilities and long term care facilities from the requirement to submit for review plans to replace light fixtures designed to use prohibited fluorescent lamps. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Chapter 38, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
April 6, 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 4, 2026
54
Yes
0
No
6
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 Climate, Energy, and Environment.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Helfrich. Passed. Ayes, 45; Excused, 4--Hartman, Lewis, Sosa, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 11--Boshart Davis, Bunch, Diehl, Elmer, Gomberg, Mannix, McIntire, Nguyen D, Skarlatos, Watanabe, Speaker Fahey.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Energy and Environment.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 21; Nays, 8--Campos, Girod, Golden, Neron Misslin, Patterson, Pham, Prozanski, Taylor; Excused, 1--Linthicum.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 54; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Boshart Davis, Elmer, Levy E.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 38, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-4 (amendment)
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