HB4147Introduced in the House
Relating to medical assistance; prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Jules Walters, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The Act tells the Oregon Health Authority to create a report about large employers that have employees who get health care from the state. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the Department of Human Services and the Employment Department to submit an annual report that [identifies] provides information about employers that employ [50] 500 or more employees in this state and [that] have employees [or dependents of the employees] who are medical assistance recipients. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
In committee 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 · March 4, 2026
3
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Kim Thatcher | 11 | No |
| Bruce Starr | 12 | No |
| Kayse Jama | 24 | Yes |
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.
Third reading. Carried by Walters. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 21--Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Lively, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Absent, 3--Boice, Boshart Davis, Harbick; Excused, 1--Hartman.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-7 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-8 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-9 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-AMR11 (amendment)
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