Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4091: Relating to the Oregon National Guard; declaring an emergency.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: Allows the AG to help with a call into active service of the Oregon guard only for certain reasons. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Allows the Adjutant General to facilitate, assist or coordinate in the mobilization of the Oregon National Guard under Title 10 of the United States Code or Title 32 of the United States Code under an authority other than the Governor, only if the active service is for certain listed reasons. Prohibits the state government from facilitating, assisting or coordinating in the mobilization of the Oregon National Guard under Title 10 of the United States Code or Title 32 of the United States Code under an authority other than the Governor if the active service is for law enforcement duties or immigration enforcement duties. Prohibits the Governor or the Adjutant General from allowing an individual or unit of the Oregon National Guard to be called into active service if the call into active service results in the Oregon National Guard being incapable of responding to a statewide emergency. Prohibits the militia or armed forces of another state, territory or district of the United States from entering the borders of this state for the purpose of performing military duty within the borders of this state or performing military duty within the borders of this state, unless the Governor consents or the militia or armed forces are serving in a federal active duty status. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to the Oregon National Guard; and declaring an emergency.
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the Oregon National Guard; and declaring an emergency. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2026 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 396. SECTION 2. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 396.005, as used in this section, "active service" means: (a) Service performed on full-time duty status under Title 10 of the United States Code. (b) Service performed on full-time duty status under Title 32 of the United States Code when performed under an authority other than the Governor. (2) The Adjutant General may facilitate, assist or coordinate in the mobilization of a service member or unit of the Oregon National Guard that is called into active service only if, and except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, the active service is for one of the following reasons: (a) In support of a congressionally authorized military contingency operation. (b) In support of operations that are in response to a formally declared national catastrophe or disaster. (c) In support of a congressionally authorized mission with the United States Department of Homeland Security that is consistent with federal law on the appropriate use of the Armed Forces of the United States within or without the continental United States. (d) …
Sponsors
- Shannon Isadore (D, 33) · primary sponsor
- Paul Evans (D, 20) · primary sponsor
- Manning Jr., James (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- Willy Chotzen (D, 46) · primary sponsor
- Lew Frederick (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- Thomas Andersen (D, 19)
- Lisa Fragala (D, 8)
- Mark Gamba (D, 41)
- David Gomberg (D, 10)
- Dacia Grayber (D, 28)
- Cyrus Javadi (R, 32)
- Travis Nelson (D, 44)
Latest actions
- : At President's desk upon adjournment.
- : Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- : Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
- : First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- : Third reading. Carried by Isadore, Evans. Passed.
- : Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.
- : Second reading.
- : Recommendation: Do pass.
- : Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- : Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
Votes
- SVEMFW Committee Vote (February 24, 2026): 3 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Third reading. Carried by Isadore, Evans. Passed. (February 19, 2026): 34 yea, 21 nay, passed
- HRULES Committee Vote (February 17, 2026): 4 yea, 3 nay, passed
- HEMV Committee Vote (February 12, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB4091?
- HB4091 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to the Oregon National Guard; declaring an emergency.
- What does HB4091 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to the Oregon National Guard; and declaring an emergency.
- What is the status of HB4091?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: At President's desk upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4091?
- Shannon Isadore (D, 33), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4091?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/4091
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