SB1601Introduced in the Senate
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Ways and Means
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act makes changes to the law that are related to budget decisions. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). [Digest: The Act fixes an error in a law about judicial pay. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).] Amends an incorrect internal reference in a law relating to judicial compensation. Extends the deadline for sex offender classification. Modifies reporting requirements relating to summer learning grants. Eliminates references to monthly pay for certain state officials. Authorizes the use of certain funding for PCB testing. Transfers specified moneys to the General Fund for general governmental purposes. Transfers certain moneys and redirects certain revenues for Department of Transportation operations and maintenance. Removes the cap on transfers of lottery moneys to the County Fair Account. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 6, 2026
52
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 2--Hayden, Thatcher.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Rules suspended. Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed. Ayes, 52; Excused, 7--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, McIntire, Owens, Ruiz, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Boshart Davis.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 135, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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