Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4073: Relating to administrative law.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: The Act changes some laws about agency actions. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Modifies provisions relating to administrative law. Relocates provisions relating to portions of the fiscal impact statement for administrative rules regarding businesses and small businesses.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to administrative law; creating new provisions; amending ORS 183.333, 183.335, 183.355, 183.482, 183.484, 196.115, 279B.415 and 813.450; and repealing ORS 183.336.
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to administrative law; creating new provisions; amending ORS 183.333, 183.335, 183.355, 183.482, 183.484, 196.115, 279B.415 and 813.450; and repealing ORS 183.336. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. ORS 183.333 is amended to read: 183.333. [(1)(a)] (1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that it is the policy of this state that whenever possible the public be involved in the development of public policy by agencies and in the drafting of rules. The Legislative Assembly encourages agencies to seek public input to the maximum extent possible before giving notice of intent to adopt a rule. Before an agency gives notice of intent to adopt a permanent rule that will result in new requirements, changes to compliance obligations or new or increased costs for persons regulated by the agency, the agency shall appoint an advisory committee as described in this section. Before an agency gives notice of intent to adopt a rule that does not result in new requirements, changes to compliance obligations or new or increased costs for persons regulated by the agency, the agency may appoint an advisory committee or use any other means of obtaining public views that will assist the agency in drafting the rule. (2) At least 14 days before an agency gives notice …
Sponsors
- Anna Scharf (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- Christine Drazan (R, 51)
- Kimberly Wallan (R, 6)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- : First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Common questions
- What is HB4073?
- HB4073 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to administrative law.
- What does HB4073 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to administrative law; creating new provisions; amending ORS 183.333, 183.335, 183.355, 183.482, 183.484, 196.115, 279B.415 and 813.450; and repealing ORS 183.336.
- What is the status of HB4073?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4073?
- Anna Scharf (R, 23), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4073?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/4073
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