Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4117: Relating to universal representation; 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 4117 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to universal representation; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Andrea Valderrama (Democratic), Anthony Broadman (Democratic), Sarah McDonald (Democratic), Tom Andersen (Democratic), Farrah Chaichi (Democratic), Willy Chotzen (Democratic), David Gomberg (Democratic), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic), Susan McLain (Democratic), Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families), Hai Pham (Democratic), Mari Watanabe (Democratic), Lamar Wise (Democratic), Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic), Floyd Prozanski (Democratic). It lists 16 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.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for purposes of deposit in the Universal Representation Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 31 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Valderrama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Anthony Broadman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Sarah McDonald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Willy Chotzen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mari Watanabe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lamar Wise | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Nathan Sosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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 Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.