HB4079Introduced in the House
Relating to policies for when federal immigration authorities enter public education property; and prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Sarah Finger McDonald, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Tells public schools to have a policy for how to respond to immigration issues at the school. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Directs school district boards and governing bodies of institutions of higher education to adopt policies that address how the school district or the institution of higher education will respond when a federal immigration authority enters school property or a campus. Prescribes the requirements of the policies. [Declares an emergency, effective on passage.] Takes effect on September 30, 2026.
Where it stands
Chapter 48, (2026 Laws): Effective date September 30, 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 2, 2026
18
Yes
10
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 | No |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | No |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | No |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Absent |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Education.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
In absence of motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report, bill advanced to third reading and final consideration.
Third reading. Carried by McDonald. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 22--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Levy B, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Sanchez, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 2--Lewis, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Cate.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed. Ayes, 18; Nays, 10--Anderson, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Drazan, Girod.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 48, (2026 Laws): Effective date September 30, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-MR6 (amendment)
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