SB1601 State Budget Corrections Judicial Pay and Transportation Funding
Summary
Oregon Governor signed SB1601, a budget corrections bill amending judicial compensation law, extending a sex offender classification deadline, and making multiple fund transfers for state operations including Department of Transportation. The bill declares an emergency and took effect immediately upon signing on April 7, 2026.
What changed
SB1601 amends Oregon Revised Statutes related to judicial compensation by correcting an internal statutory reference. The bill extends the deadline for sex offender classification and modifies reporting requirements for summer learning grants. Multiple fund transfers are authorized including transfers to the General Fund, Department of Transportation operations and maintenance, and removal of the cap on lottery moneys transferred to the County Fair Account. PCB testing funding is also authorized.
State government agencies, judicial offices, and transportation authorities should review updated fiscal year 2026 budget allocations and adjust compliance procedures accordingly. Affected parties should monitor for agency-specific guidance on implementing the fund transfers and extended deadlines.
What to do next
- Review updated judicial compensation schedules
- Monitor for agency guidance on fund transfer requirements
- Ensure compliance with extended sex offender classification deadlines
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ChangeBridge / Oregon / SB1601 Signed by Governor SB1601 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-07
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
The Act makes changes to the law that are related to budget decisions. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). [Digest: The Act fixes an error in a law about judicial pay. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).] Amends an incorrect internal reference in a law relating to judicial compensation. Extends the deadline for sex offender classification. Modifies reporting requirements relating to summer learning grants. Eliminates references to monthly pay for certain state officials. Authorizes the use of certain funding for PCB testing. Transfers specified moneys to the General Fund for general governmental purposes. Transfers certain moneys and redirects certain revenues for Department of Transportation operations and maintenance. Removes the cap on transfers of lottery moneys to the County Fair Account. 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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Ways and Means
Action History
2026-04-07 S Governor signed. 2026-03-10 H Speaker signed. 2026-03-10 S President signed. 2026-03-06 H Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed. Ayes, 52; Excused, 7--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, McIntire, Owens, Ruiz, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Boshart Davis. 2026-03-06 H Rules suspended. Second reading. 2026-03-06 H Recommendation: Do pass. 2026-03-06 H Referred to Ways and Means. 2026-03-06 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 2026-03-06 S Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 2--Hayden, Thatcher. 2026-03-05 S Second reading. 2026-03-04 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) 2026-03-03 S Returned to Full Committee. 2026-03-03 S Work Session held. 2026-03-03 S Public Hearing and Work Session held. 2026-02-09 S Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction. 2026-02-09 S Referred to Ways and Means. 2026-02-09 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Votes
2026-03-03 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 24 Nay: 0 2026-03-06 Senate Third Reading Yea: 26 Nay: 2 2026-03-06 House Third Reading Yea: 52 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-09 J Ways and Means 2026-02-09 J Capitol Construction 2026-03-06 J Ways and Means
Amendments
2026-03-03 Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-3 2026-03-03 Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-3 Adopted
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