Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4143: Relating to payments to the federal government; prescribing an effective date.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: The Act lets the state not pay money to the U.S. if the U.S. unlawfully keeps money away from the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7). Authorizes the Governor to direct state agencies to withhold moneys owed to the federal government if federal funds are being withheld from the state in contravention of a valid court order. Requires the state to indemnify officers, employees or agents for civil claims arising from compliance with the Act. Sunsets on January 2, 2037. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL 4143 By COMMITTEE ON RULES February On page 1 of the printed bill, delete lines 11 through 13 and insert: "(c) 'Qualified payment' means moneys that a state agency is obligated to transfer to the federal government pursuant to contract or federal law, but "(B) Amounts voluntarily withheld from unemployment insurance and paid family and medical leave insurance benefits for federal income tax purposes; and "(C) Any revenues collected or overpaid benefits recovered pursuant to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act or ORS chapter 657.". On page 2, after line 17, insert: "SECTION 3. (1) Sections 1 and 2 of this 2026 Act are repealed on January 2, 2037. "(2) Any moneys remaining in the Federal Moneys Holding Account established under section 2 of this 2026 Act on the date specified in subsection (1) of this section shall be transferred to the General Fund to be used for general governmental purposes.". In line 18, delete "3" and insert "4". LC 175/HB 4143-1
Sponsors
- Willy Chotzen (D, 46) · primary sponsor
- Anthony Broadman (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- Dacia Grayber (D, 28) · primary sponsor