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SB1556 Senate Bill
Effective Date
2026-04-06

Relating to representation of persons in the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court; and prescribing an effective date.

The Act changes the laws for the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Consolidates statutes governing the representation of parties before the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court. Applies to proceedings commenced on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Details

State

Oregon

Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber

Senate

Official Source

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Action History

2026-04-06 S Effective date, June 5, 2026.
2026-04-06 S Chapter 87, 2026 Laws.
2026-03-31 S Governor signed.
2026-03-05 H Speaker signed.
2026-03-05 S President signed.
2026-03-04 S Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Drazan.
2026-03-02 H Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed. Ayes, 44; Nays, 1--Levy B; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 5--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Bowman, Elmer, Sosa, Speaker Fahey.
2026-02-27 H Second reading.
2026-02-26 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
2026-02-25 H Work Session held.
2026-02-23 H Public Hearing held.
2026-02-20 H Referred to Judiciary.
2026-02-19 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2026-02-19 S Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.
2026-02-18 S Carried over to 02-19 by unanimous consent.
2026-02-17 S Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
2026-02-16 S Second reading.
2026-02-13 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2026-02-09 S Work Session held.
2026-02-04 S Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02 S Informational Meeting scheduled.
2026-02-02 S Referred to Judiciary.
2026-02-02 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Votes

2026-02-09 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 6 Nay: 0
2026-02-19 Senate Third Reading Yea: 28 Nay: 0
2026-02-25 House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Yea: 8 Nay: 0
2026-03-02 House Third Reading Yea: 44 Nay: 1
2026-03-04 Senate Third Reading in Concurrence Yea: 29 Nay: 0

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 S Judiciary
2026-02-20 H Judiciary

Amendments

2026-02-04 Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1
2026-02-09 Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2
2026-02-23 House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-A3
2026-02-23 House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-A3
2026-02-25 House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-A3 Adopted

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