SB1556Introduced in the Senate
Relating to representation of persons in the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act changes the laws for the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Consolidates statutes governing the representation of parties before the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court. Applies to proceedings commenced on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading in Concurrence · March 4, 2026
29
Yes
0
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.
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 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Informational Meeting scheduled.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed. Ayes, 44; Nays, 1--Levy B; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 5--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Bowman, Elmer, Sosa, Speaker Fahey.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Drazan.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 87, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-A3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-A3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-A3 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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