Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4078: Relating to an income tax subtraction allowed for plaintiffs in wildfire litigation; 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 4078 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an income tax subtraction allowed for plaintiffs in wildfire litigation; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Ed Diehl (Republican), Fred Girod (Republican), Mark Meek (Democratic), David Gomberg (Democratic). It lists 21 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.
Creates Oregon corporate excise and income tax subtractions for amounts received in resolution of a civil action arising from wildfire. Creates Oregon corporate excise and income tax subtractions for wildfire-related legal fees paid by plaintiffs. Allows a taxpayer to amend a return to claim a refund for the earliest tax year in which a subtraction is allowed. Applies to declarations and executive orders issued on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2027, and to amounts received, losses incurred and legal fees paid in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Fred Girod | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mark Meek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Matt Bunch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jami Cate | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Vikki Breese Iverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| 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 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“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.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.