Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4048: Relating to rural health care tax credits; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4048 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to rural health care tax credits; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Darin Harbick (Republican), Gregory Smith, Rob Nosse (Democratic), Ed Diehl (Republican), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic), Emily McIntire (Republican), Werner Reschke (Republican), Mike McLane (Republican), Bruce Starr (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican). It lists 17 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.
Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Harbick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Emily McIntire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Werner Reschke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Mike McLane | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bruce Starr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Matt Bunch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Todd Nash | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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.
- Referred to Revenue by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.