Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4081: Relating to photo radar in highway work zones.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 18, 2026:
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL 4081 By COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION February On page 1 of the printed bill, line 2, after "zones;" insert "creating new provisions; and". On page 2, line 31, after "behavior." insert "This subsection may not be construed to limit the authority of the Department of Transportation or the Oregon State Police to operate photo radar units as otherwise authorized under this section.". On page 3, lines 33 through 38, restore the bracketed material and delete the boldfaced material. In line 33, delete "jurisdiction" and insert "court". In line 38, delete "jurisdiction" and insert "Oregon State Police". On page 4, after line 15, insert: "SECTION 3. Section 4 of this 2026 Act is added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. "SECTION 4. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all amounts received from citations issued under ORS 810.442 shall be used first for the costs of the highway worker photo radar program under ORS 810.441. Any revenue generated that exceeds program costs shall be used for traffic safety purposes as determined by the Department of Transportation in consultation with the Oregon State Police, which shall include but not be limited to costs associated with speed enforcement in highway work zones. "(2) As used in this section, 'highway …
Sponsors
- Susan McLain (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- Courtney Neron Misslin (D, 13) · primary sponsor
- Lew Frederick (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- Mari Watanabe (D, 34) · primary sponsor
- Benjamin Bowman (D, 25)
- April Dobson (D, 39)
- Ken Helm (D, 27)
- Kevin Mannix (R, 21)
- Pam Marsh (D, 5)
- Mark Owens (R, 60)
- Suzanne Weber (R, 16)
- Sue Rieke Smith (D, 26)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- : Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- : Work Session held.
- : Work Session held.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Transportation with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- : First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Votes
- HCT Committee Vote (February 16, 2026): 6 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB4081?
- HB4081 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to photo radar in highway work zones.
- What does HB4081 do?
- Digest: Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws.
- What is the status of HB4081?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4081?
- Susan McLain (D, 29), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4081?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/4081
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