OR HB4121 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: Passed on April 13 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-13 - Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: Passed on April 13 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-13 - Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
The Act creates new systems and structures and changes law to improve emergency response in the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Creates [statewide emergency preparedness offices and authorities] authority to coordinate emergency management. [Authorizes bonding for public safety projects.] Requires state agencies to designate liaisons for emergency management. Imposes duties on the Oregon Department of Emergency Management related to management of emergency preparedness assets. Modifies the definitions of and grant requirements for Resilience Hubs and Resilience Networks. Authorizes certain training facilities to host overnight training activities. Requires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to obtain fingerprints of employees and contractors. Authorizes counties to waive certain civil penalties related to food service facilities during emergencies. Requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to study health coverage for firefighters. [Requires legislative committees to identify a revenue source for certain public safety programs.] Establishes grant programs for emergencies.
Title
Relating to emergency management.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-03-06 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 26 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-03-05 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 54 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-03-03 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) (Y: 24 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-12 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-05 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 54 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2026-03-03 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) (Y: 24 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-12 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | House | Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027. |
| 2026-04-07 | House | Governor signed. |
| 2026-03-10 | Senate | President signed. |
| 2026-03-10 | House | Speaker signed. |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 2--Hayden, Thatcher. |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Second reading. |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill. |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Referred to Ways and Means. |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2026-03-05 | House | Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed. Ayes, 54; Nays, 1--Harbick; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Boshart Davis, Scharf. |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Second reading. |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Returned to Full Committee. |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Work Session held. |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Work Session held. |
| 2026-03-02 | House | Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction. |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Work Session held. |
| 2026-02-10 | House | Public Hearing held. |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Public Hearing and Work Session held. |
| 2026-02-02 | House | Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2026-02-02 | House | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
