Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4148: Relating to local taxation; and prescribing an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4148 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to local taxation; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Jules Walters (Democratic), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic), Suzanne Weber (Republican), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Chapter 121, (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.
</b> </i>] <b>Allows net local transient lodging tax revenue to be used for resiliency grants for small businesses in the restaurant and lodging industry.</b> Allows city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district. Changes the division of allowable uses of net local transient lodging tax revenue from at least 70 percent for tourism-related expenses and no more than 30 percent for city or county services, to at least [<i>40</i>] <b>50</b> percent and no more than [<i>60</i>]<b> 50</b> percent, respectively. Allows units of local government with restricted grandfathered local transient lodging tax regimes to take advantage of the new provisions of the Act. Establishes biennial reporting by local governments of amounts and uses of local transient lodging tax revenue<b>, the reported information to be aggregated by the Legislative Revenue Officer and submitted to the Legislative Assembly</b>.<b> Directs the Legislative Revenue Officer to conduct a study of the percentage requirements for allowable uses of local transient lodging tax revenue as amended by the Act and to submit the findings to the Legislative Assembly.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Walters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Suzanne Weber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 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
- Chapter 121, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.
- Minority Report withdrawn.
- Second reading.
- Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments. (Printed B-Eng. Minority)
- Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng bill.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Finance and Revenue.
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