Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4161: Relating to use of official position or office; and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4161 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to use of official position or office; and declaring an emergency. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Chapter 125, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides exceptions to the prohibited use by a public official of official position or office to obtain financial gain or avoid financial detriment that permit a public body to give public officials food, beverages and merchandise. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“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 125, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed.
- Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Rules.
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.
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