HB4065Introduced in the House
Relating to seed contract payments; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Anna Scharf, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The Act makes changes related to the late payment of seed contracts. The Act declares an emergency, effective on passage. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Modifies provisions relating to late payment of seed production contracts and seed purchase contracts for agricultural seed and other seed. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Chapter 41, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 3, 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 Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Scharf.
Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed. Ayes, 49; Excused, 4--Hartman, Lewis, Sosa, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 7--Boshart Davis, Bunch, Diehl, Elmer, Gomberg, Nguyen D, Watanabe.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Linthicum.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 41, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-1 (amendment)
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- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
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