Relating to tax compliance; and prescribing an effective date.

Says that people who get public contracts must obey tax laws and must show proof of compliance with tax laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.8). Requires public contractors to demonstrate and maintain tax compliance, through a certification process, as a condition of the execution of a public contract. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Directs the Secretary of State to study methods for collecting information through business registry function to ensure tax compliance by persons doing business in this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Details

State

Oregon

Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber

House

Official Source

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

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Action History

2026-04-07 H Governor signed.

2026-03-10 S President signed.

2026-03-10 H Speaker signed.

2026-03-06 S Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 18; Nays, 11--Anderson, Drazan, Girod, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Hayden.

2026-03-05 S Second reading.

2026-03-05 S Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

2026-03-04 S Referred to Ways and Means.

2026-03-04 S First reading. Referred to President's desk.

2026-03-04 H Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 21--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Levy E.

2026-03-03 H Second reading.

2026-03-03 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

2026-03-02 H Work Session held.

2026-02-27 H Returned to Full Committee.

2026-02-27 H Work Session held.

2026-02-25 H Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.

2026-02-13 H Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

2026-02-13 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

2026-02-11 H Work Session held.

2026-02-02 H Public Hearing held.

2026-02-02 H Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

2026-02-02 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Votes

2026-02-11 House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 5 Nay: 1

2026-03-02 House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Yea: 14 Nay: 7

2026-03-04 House Third Reading Yea: 35 Nay: 21

2026-03-06 Senate Third Reading Yea: 18 Nay: 11

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 H Revenue

2026-02-13 J Ways and Means

2026-02-25 J Capitol Construction

2026-03-04 J Ways and Means

Amendments

2026-02-09 House Committee On Revenue Amendment #-1

2026-02-11 House Committee On Revenue Amendment #-2

2026-02-27 Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A4

2026-02-27 Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A6

2026-03-02 Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A7 Adopted

Bill Text Versions

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