Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4002: Relating to legislative measures; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4002 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to legislative measures; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Julie Fahey (Democratic), Rob Wagner (Democratic), David Gomberg (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican), Tawna Sanchez (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits to 25 the number of legislative measures that a member of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Limits to 15 the number of legislative measures that a committee of the Legislative Assembly may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Provides exceptions. Limits to 200 the combined total number of legislative measures that the Governor and state agencies under the authority of the Governor may ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Provides exceptions. Limits to 15 the number of legislative measures that other statewide elected officials and the Judicial Department may each ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare for a regular session of the Legislative Assembly that begins in an odd-numbered year. Authorizes the Senate Rules Committee or the House Rules Committee to ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare additional measures on behalf of requesters. Authorizes the measure's requester to ask the Legislative Counsel to prepare an additional measure when the first legislative chamber passes or adopts a measure. Applies to requests for legislative measures made for the 2027 regular session and subsequent odd-numbered year regular sessions. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Fahey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Rob Wagner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Tawna Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Janeen Sollman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Anthony Broadman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Kate Lieber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Nathan Sosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kim Wallan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Rules.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.