HB 4023 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to mass transit districts initiated by resolution; prescribing an effective date.

HB 4023 restores voter approval requirements for most financing methods used by Oregon mass transit districts formed under specific resolutions. It prohibits districts from using any financing method under ORS 267.300 (except methods (b) or (h)-(j)) without first holding a public election. Existing financing ordinances adopted after January 1, 2026, are suspended until voters approve them. The bill takes effect 91 days after the 2026 legislative session ends.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Mar 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
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