l9n/ Oregon

2026 Regular Session

House Bill 4016

Requires public contractors to demonstrate and maintain tax compliance, through a certification process, as a condition of the execution of a public contract.

Became law as Chapter 102, Oregon Laws 2026, signed April 7, 2026, 64 days after it was filed. In force from June 5, 2026.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Digest: Says that people who get public contracts must obey tax laws and must show proof of compliance with tax laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.8). Requires public contractors to demonstrate and maintain tax compliance, through a certification process, as a condition of the execution of a public contract. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Directs the Secretary of State to study methods for collecting information through business registry function to ensure tax compliance by persons doing business in this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Its course

February 2 to April 13, 2026, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action22 actions on 13 days

In the House of RepresentativesFeb 2 to Mar 430 days

Waiting for a committeeFeb 2 to Feb 20 days

RevenueFeb 2 to Feb 1311 days

Ways and MeansFeb 13 to Feb 25 · moved on12 days

Capital ConstructionFeb 25 to Feb 27 · moved on2 days

Ways and MeansFeb 27 to Mar 34 days

In the SenateMar 4 to Mar 62 days

Waiting for a committeeMar 4 to Mar 40 days

Ways and MeansMar 4 to Mar 51 day

With the GovernorMar 6 to Apr 732 days

Votes

Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

  • House of Representatives, third reading35–21

    Passed · Mar 4 · 4 present

  • Senate, third reading18–11

    Passed · Mar 6 · 1 present

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Feb 13

  • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Mar 3

Text

Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

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What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

In the House of Representatives Feb 2 – Mar 4

  1. Feb 2Introduced
  2. Sent to Revenue
  3. Heard in Revenue
  4. Feb 11Heard in Revenue
  5. Feb 13Revenue recommended it as amended, and that it go to Ways and Means
  6. Sent to Ways and Means
  7. Feb 25Sent to Capital Construction Subcommittee
  8. Feb 27Heard in Capital Construction Subcommittee
  9. Returned to Ways and Means
  10. Mar 2Heard in Ways and Means
  11. Mar 3Ways and Means recommended it as amended
  12. Read a second time
  13. Mar 4Passed the House of Representatives, 35 to 21

In the Senate Mar 4 – Mar 6

  1. Mar 4Arrived in the Senate
  2. Sent to Ways and Means
  3. Mar 5Ways and Means recommended it
  4. Read a second time
  5. Mar 6Passed the Senate, 18 to 11

To the Governor Mar 10 – Apr 13

  1. Mar 10Signed in the House of Representatives
  2. Signed in the Senate
  3. Apr 7Signed by the Governor
  4. Apr 13Became chapter 102 of Oregon Laws 2026, in force from June 5, 2026
All 22 actions, as published
  1. Feb 2First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  2. Feb 2Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.House of Representatives
  3. Feb 2Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  4. Feb 11Work Session held.House of Representatives
  5. Feb 13Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.House of Representatives
  6. Feb 13Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.House of Representatives
  7. Feb 25Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.House of Representatives
  8. Feb 27Work Session held.House of Representatives
  9. Feb 27Returned to Full Committee.House of Representatives
  10. Mar 2Work Session held.House of Representatives
  11. Mar 3Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House of Representatives
  12. Mar 3Second reading.House of Representatives
  13. Mar 4Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.House of Representatives
  14. Mar 4First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  15. Mar 4Referred to Ways and Means.Senate
  16. Mar 5Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.Senate
  17. Mar 5Second reading.Senate
  18. Mar 6Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.Senate
  19. Mar 10Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  20. Mar 10President signed.Senate
  21. Apr 7Governor signed.House of Representatives
  22. Apr 13Chapter 102, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.House of Representatives