HB4143Introduced in the House
Relating to payments to the federal government; prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Willy Chotzen, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act lets the state not pay money to the U.S. if the U.S. unlawfully keeps money away from the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7). Authorizes the Governor to direct state agencies to withhold moneys owed to the federal government if federal funds are being withheld from the state in contravention of a valid court order. Requires the state to indemnify officers, employees or agents for civil claims arising from compliance with the Act. Sunsets on January 2, 2037. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
At President's desk upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Committee Do pass the A-Eng bill · February 25, 2026
4
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Kim Thatcher | 11 | No |
| Anthony Broadman | 27 | Yes |
| Mike McLane | 30 | No |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.
Third reading. Carried by Chotzen. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 19--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Mannix, McIntire, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 4--Diehl, Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Lewis, Osborne.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
At President's desk upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-AMR2 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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