Oregon SB1585: Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date.

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:

83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session Senate Bill 1585 Sponsored by Senators MANNING JR, ANDERSON, SOLLMAN, MEEK, PATTERSON, PROZANSKI, Representative DIEHL; Senators BROADMAN, DRAZAN, GOLDEN, GORSEK, HAYDEN, NASH, SMITH DB, THATCHER, WEBER, Representatives BOICE, BUNCH, CATE, EDWARDS, EVANS, FRAGALA, GAMBA, GOMBERG, HARBICK, HELFRICH, HELM, HUDSON, LEVY B, LEWIS, MANNIX, MCINTIRE, MCLAIN, MUNOZ, NELSON, OWENS, RIEKE SMITH, WISE, WRIGHT, YUNKER (Presession filed.) CHAPTER ................................................. Relating to matching grants for cities; creating new provisions; amending ORS 184.742, 285B.420, 285B.421, 367.082, 367.093, 541.561 and 541.666; and prescribing an effective date. SECTION 1. ORS 184.742 is amended to read: 184.742. (1) The Oregon Transportation Commission may provide matching grants under this section for safety improvement projects near schools. (2) To qualify for a matching grant an applicant shall: (a) Demonstrate that a project fits within the applicable plan developed pursuant to ORS 195.115; (b) Provide a cash match [of at least 40 percent of the project's costs] in an amount determined under subsection (3) of this section; and (c) Provide any other information required by the commission. (3)(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, an applicant shall provide a cash match of at least 40 percent of the project's total costs. (b) Incorporated cities with a population not greater than 20,000 shall provide cash matches on the following terms, …

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Sponsors

• Manning Jr., James (D, 7) · primary sponsor
• Richard Anderson (R, 5) · primary sponsor
• Janeen Sollman (D, 15) · primary sponsor
• Floyd Prozanski (D, 4) · primary sponsor
• Edwin Diehl (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• Anthony Broadman (D, 27)
• Jeffrey Golden (D, 3)
• Chris Gorsek (D, 25)
• Cedric Hayden (R, 6)
• Todd Nash (R, 29)
• David Smith (R, 1)
• Lona Thatcher (R, 11)

Latest actions

1. April 14, 2026: Effective date, June 5, 2026.
2. April 14, 2026: Chapter 134, 2026 Laws.
3. April 7, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 10, 2026: Speaker signed.
5. March 10, 2026: President signed.
6. March 6, 2026: Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Diehl. Passed.
7. March 6, 2026: Second reading.
8. March 6, 2026: Recommendation: Do pass.
9. March 6, 2026: Work Session held.
10. February 26, 2026: Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

Votes

• Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Diehl. Passed. (March 6, 2026): 46 yea, 5 nay, passed
• HRULES Committee Vote (March 6, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HCCP Committee Vote (February 26, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. (February 19, 2026): 25 yea, 3 nay, passed
• SCGG Committee Vote (February 16, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1585?

SB1585 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date.

What does SB1585 do?

Digest: The Act would set a maximum percent required for matching grants made by the state to small cities for capital projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Sets maximum matching fund requirements for state grants to small incorporated cities for certain capital construction and municipal infrastructure and improvements . Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

What is the status of SB1585?

Chaptered as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: Effective date, June 5, 2026. (April 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1585?

Manning Jr., James (D, 7), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1585?

On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/1585