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2026 Regular Session

Senate Bill 1556

Consolidates statutes governing the representation of parties before the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court.

Became law as Chapter 87, Oregon Laws 2026, signed March 31, 2026, 57 days after it was filed. In force from June 5, 2026.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Digest: 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.

Its course

February 2 to April 6, 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 action23 actions on 18 days

In the SenateFeb 2 to Feb 1917 days

Waiting for a committeeFeb 2 to Feb 20 days

JudiciaryFeb 2 to Feb 1311 days

In the House of RepresentativesFeb 19 to Mar 211 days

Waiting for a committeeFeb 19 to Feb 201 day

JudiciaryFeb 20 to Feb 266 days

Back in the SenateMar 2 to Mar 53 days

With the GovernorMar 5 to Mar 3126 days

Votes

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

  • Senate, third reading28–0

    Passed · Feb 19 · 2 present

  • House of Representatives, third reading44–1

    Passed · Mar 2 · 15 present

  • Senate, concurrence29–0

    Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Mar 4 · 1 present

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Feb 13

  • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Feb 26

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 Senate Feb 2 – Feb 19

  1. Feb 2Introduced
  2. Sent to Judiciary
  3. Feb 4Heard in Judiciary
  4. Feb 9Heard in Judiciary
  5. Feb 13Judiciary recommended it as amended
  6. Feb 16Read a second time
  7. Feb 19Passed the Senate, 28 to 0

In the House of Representatives Feb 19 – Mar 2

  1. Feb 19Arrived in the House of Representatives
  2. Feb 20Sent to Judiciary
  3. Feb 23Heard in Judiciary
  4. Feb 25Heard in Judiciary
  5. Feb 26Judiciary recommended it as amended
  6. Feb 27Read a second time
  7. Mar 2Passed the House of Representatives, 44 to 1

Back in the Senate Mar 4 – Mar 5

  1. Mar 4The Senate agreed to the House of Representatives's amendments and passed it again, 29 to 0
  2. Mar 5Signed in the Senate

To the Governor Mar 5 – Apr 6

  1. Mar 5Signed in the House of Representatives
  2. Mar 31Signed by the Governor
  3. Apr 6Became chapter 87 of Oregon Laws 2026
  4. In force from June 5, 2026
All 23 actions, as published
  1. Feb 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  2. Feb 2Referred to Judiciary.Senate
  3. Feb 2Informational Meeting scheduled.Senate
  4. Feb 4Public Hearing held.Senate
  5. Feb 9Work Session held.Senate
  6. Feb 13Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
  7. Feb 16Second reading.Senate
  8. Feb 17Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.Senate
  9. Feb 18Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.Senate
  10. Feb 19Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.Senate
  11. Feb 19First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  12. Feb 20Referred to Judiciary.House of Representatives
  13. Feb 23Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  14. Feb 25Work Session held.House of Representatives
  15. Feb 26Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House of Representatives
  16. Feb 27Second reading.House of Representatives
  17. Mar 2Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.House of Representatives
  18. Mar 4Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Senate
  19. Mar 5President signed.Senate
  20. Mar 5Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  21. Mar 31Governor signed.Senate
  22. Apr 6Chapter 87, 2026 Laws.Senate
  23. Apr 6Effective date, June 5, 2026.Senate