SB1590 - Public Lands Privatization Prohibition
Summary
Oregon enacted SB1590 prohibiting state public bodies from assisting the federal government with the privatization or sale of certain federally owned lands. The emergency legislation took effect immediately upon passage and gubernatorial signature on March 31, 2026. The law includes a sunset provision expiring January 2, 2032.
What changed
SB1590 establishes a new prohibition preventing Oregon state agencies and public bodies from participating in or supporting federal efforts to privatize certain public lands. The law was passed as emergency legislation with immediate effect, bypassing the typical 90-day operative period. The prohibition applies broadly to any state assistance in federal land sales, creating a significant shift in state-federal land management cooperation.\n\nAffected parties, primarily Oregon state agencies and public bodies, must immediately cease any coordination with federal entities on land privatization transactions. The law's sunset provision in 2032 suggests a time-limited policy approach to this state-federal land management dispute. State agencies should conduct immediate audits of any existing arrangements involving federal land transfers to ensure compliance.
What to do next
- Cease all activities that assist or facilitate federal privatization of public lands
- Review and revise intergovernmental agreements to ensure compliance with new restrictions
- Establish internal compliance procedures to prevent future involvement in federal land sales
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Oregon / SB1590 Effective Date SB1590 Senate Bill Effective Date 2026-04-06
Relating to public lands; and declaring an emergency.
This Act prohibits state public bodies from helping the feds sell their public lands. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Prohibits public bodies from assisting the federal government with privatization of certain federally owned lands. Sunsets January 2, 2032. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill Details
State Oregon
Session 2026 Legislative Measures
Chamber Senate
Official Source olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...
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Sponsors
Anthony Broadman (Sen - D) Willy Chotzen (Rep - D) Courtney Neron Misslin (Rep - D) Wlnsvey Campos (Rep - D) Jeffrey Golden (Sen - D) Tom Andersen (Rep - D) Emerson Levy (Rep - D) Lew Frederick (Rep - D) Farrah Chaichi (Rep - D) April Dobson (Rep - D) Lisa Fragala (Rep - D) Mark Gamba (Rep - D) Ken Helm (Rep - D) Zach Hudson (Rep - D) Jason Kropf (Rep - D) Pam Marsh (Rep - D) Sarah Finger McDonald (Rep - D) Susan McLain (Rep - D) Lesly Munoz (Rep - D) Daniel Nguyen (Rep - D) Mari Watanabe (Rep - D) Lamar Wise (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S Effective date, March 31, 2026. 2026-04-06 S Chapter 97, 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, 19; Nays, 10--Anderson, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Drazan. 2026-03-02 H Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 12--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Edwards, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, McIntire, Reschke, Smith G, Wallan; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 4--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Elmer, Javadi, Walters. 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 Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. 2026-02-19 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 2026-02-19 S Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 17; Nays, 11--Anderson, Drazan, Girod, Hayden, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; 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.) 2026-02-10 S Work Session held. 2026-02-03 S Public Hearing held. 2026-02-02 S Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire. 2026-02-02 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Votes
2026-02-10 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 3 Nay: 2 2026-02-19 Senate Third Reading Yea: 17 Nay: 11 2026-02-25 House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Yea: 7 Nay: 2 2026-03-02 House Third Reading Yea: 35 Nay: 12 2026-03-04 Senate Third Reading in Concurrence Yea: 19 Nay: 10
Committee Referrals
2026-02-02 S Natural Resources and Wildfire 2026-02-20 H Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
Amendments
2026-02-03 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-1 2026-02-03 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-2 2026-02-10 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-1 2026-02-10 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-2 2026-02-10 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-4 2026-02-23 House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-A7 2026-02-25 House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-A7 2026-02-25 House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-A8
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