HB4162Introduced in the House
Relating to cannabis worker unionization.
Introduced by Rules
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act ends a law on cannabis worker unions. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Repeals Ballot Measure 119 (2024) that requires certain licensees of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to enter into labor peace agreements with bona fide labor organizations representing the licensees' employees.
Where it stands
Chapter 73, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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
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.
What do people think?
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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 | Absent |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed. Ayes, 46; Nays, 2--Edwards, Walters; Excused, 5--Andersen, Hartman, Lewis, Sosa, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 7--Bunch, Diehl, Gomberg, Javadi, Nguyen D, Ruiz, Watanabe.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Carried over to 03-02 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Girod.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 73, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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