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Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4102: Relating to Department of Environmental Quality regulatory processes; and prescribing an effective date.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 4102 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to Department of Environmental Quality regulatory processes; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: April Dobson (Democratic), John Lively (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Chapter 55, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Modifies the authority of the Department of Environmental Quality to enter into agreements with regulated entities to expedite or enhance a regulatory process. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
April DobsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
John LivelyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Janeen SollmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Paul EvansCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Lisa FragalaCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse8
David GombergCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Annessa HartmanCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse40
Shannon IsadoreCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Cyrus JavadiCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse32
Em LevyCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse53
Bobby LevyCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse58
Kate LieberCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate14
Susan McLainCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Mark MeekCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Daniel NguyenCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse38
Mark OwensCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse60
Hai PhamCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse36
Lisa ReynoldsCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate17
Sue Rieke SmithCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse26
David SmithCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate1
Jules WaltersCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse37
Mari WatanabeCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Chapter 55, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
  2. Governor signed.
  3. President signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Vote explanation(s) filed by Pham.
  6. Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.
  7. Second reading.
  8. Recommendation: Do pass.
  9. Work Session held.
  10. Possible Work Session cancelled.
  11. Public Hearing held.
  12. Referred to Energy and Environment.

Showing 12 most recent of 20 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source