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HB4020 House Bill
Signed by Governor
2026-04-07

Relating to permits; and prescribing an effective date.

The Act makes some agencies tell a permit applicant the legal reason for denial and give a guide about contesting the denial. The Act makes some agencies make a KPM for how fast the agency gives out permits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Requires certain agencies to specify the authority justifying the denial of a permit application and provide the applicant a guide on how to contest the denial. Requires certain agencies to develop a performance measure to measure the timeliness of permit and permit renewal processing and issuance. 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.
2026-03-05 S Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.
2026-03-04 S Second reading.
2026-03-04 S Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
2026-03-03 S Referred to Ways and Means.
2026-03-03 S First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2026-03-03 H Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 58; Excused, 2--Hartman, Valderrama.
2026-03-02 H Second reading.
2026-02-27 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
2026-02-27 H Work Session held.
2026-02-25 H Returned to Full Committee.
2026-02-25 H Work Session held.
2026-02-23 H Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.
2026-02-16 H Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
2026-02-16 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
2026-02-12 H Work Session held.
2026-02-03 H Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02 H Referred to Rules.
2026-02-02 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Votes

2026-02-12 House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 7 Nay: 0
2026-02-27 House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Yea: 24 Nay: 0
2026-03-03 House Third Reading Yea: 58 Nay: 0
2026-03-05 Senate Third Reading Yea: 28 Nay: 0

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 H Rules
2026-02-16 J Ways and Means
2026-02-23 H Natural Resources
2026-03-03 J Ways and Means

Amendments

2026-02-03 House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1
2026-02-10 House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1
2026-02-12 House Committee On Rules Amendment #-1
2026-02-25 Joint Subcommittee On Natural Resources Amendment #-2
2026-02-27 Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A2

Bill Text Versions

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