HB4134Introduced in the House
Relating to funding for natural resource matters; prescribing an effective date; and providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Introduced by Ken Helm, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act increases a tax on short-term lodging. The Act changes the name of a subaccount related to wildlife. The Act lists how moneys from the tax increase must be distributed. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8). Increases the state transient lodging tax. Changes the name of the Oregon Conservation Strategy Subaccount to the Recovering Oregon's Wildlife Fund Subaccount. Specifies how moneys attributable to the increase are to be distributed. Applies the transient lodging tax increase to transient lodging charges occurring on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 140, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
April 13, 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 4, 2026
20
Yes
9
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 | Absent |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | No |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | No |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Revenue.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar.
Third reading. Carried by Helm.
Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
Passed. Ayes, 36; Nays, 22--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Isadore, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Nguyen D, Osborne, Reschke, Ruiz, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 2--Hartman, Scharf.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Bunch, Rieke Smith.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Golden, Nash. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 9--Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Meek, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 140, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Revenue Amendment #1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Revenue Amendment #1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Revenue Amendment #3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Revenue Amendment #1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Revenue Amendment #3 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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