HB4016 - Public Contractor Tax Compliance Certification
Summary
Oregon Governor signed HB4016 on April 7, 2026, requiring all entities seeking public contracts to demonstrate tax compliance through a certification process. The new law, operative January 1, 2027, makes tax compliance a condition for executing state contracts. The Secretary of State will also study methods for collecting tax compliance data through business registry functions.
What changed
HB4016 enacts a new tax compliance requirement for all public contractors in Oregon. Entities seeking to execute contracts with state agencies must now obtain and maintain tax compliance certification as a condition of contract execution. The bill directs the Secretary of State to explore methods for collecting tax compliance information through business registry functions to ensure ongoing compliance by persons doing business with the state.
Public contractors—including construction firms, service providers, and suppliers bidding on state contracts—must ensure they are in good standing with Oregon tax authorities before contract execution. Companies engaged in government contracting should review their tax compliance status and establish procedures to obtain required certifications. The operative date of January 1, 2027 provides a compliance runway, but contractors should begin preparing documentation and certification processes well in advance of bidding on contracts expected to execute after that date.
What to do next
- Verify current tax compliance status with Oregon tax authorities
- Initiate certification process for tax compliance if seeking state contracts
- Update procurement and contracting procedures to include tax compliance certification requirements by Jan 1, 2027
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ChangeBridge / Oregon / HB4016 Signed by Governor HB4016 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-07
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
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