OregonSB 15852026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Dick Anderson (Republican), Ed Diehl (Republican), Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), James Manning Jr. (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Mark Meek (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Lower matches for small city projects

For certain state grants to cities, required matches are lower for small incorporated cities. Cities with 5,000 people or fewer match up to 3% for projects at $100,000 or less, and up to 5% for larger projects. Cities over 5,000 to 7,500 match up to 7%; over 7,500 to 10,000 up to 9%; and over 10,000 to 20,000 up to 12%. These cities can also use grant money for planning, engineering, support, and construction. Population counts come from the most recent federal census.

Lower matches for small city water projects

Small incorporated cities get lower matches for state water grants. For feasibility awards: 5,000 people or fewer match up to 3% for awards at $100,000 or less, and up to 5% for larger awards. For both feasibility and water supply grants: cities over 5,000 to 7,500 match up to 7%; over 7,500 to 10,000 up to 9%; and over 10,000 to 20,000 up to 12%. These cities can use money for planning, engineering, support, and construction. Population counts come from the most recent federal census.

Small city help for school safety projects

The law lowers the cash match small incorporated cities pay for school‑area safety projects. Cities with 5,000 people or fewer match up to 3% for projects at $100,000 or less, and up to 5% for larger projects. Cities over 5,000 to 7,500 match up to 7%; over 7,500 to 10,000 up to 9%; and over 10,000 to 20,000 up to 12%. These cities can use grant money for planning, engineering, support, and construction. The Transportation Commission can cut required matches further. The Commission also gives higher priority to projects within two miles of a pre‑K–12 school. Population counts come from the most recent federal census.

Small city help for transport grants

For transportation grants, small incorporated cities owe a much smaller match. Cities with 5,000 people or fewer match up to 3% for projects at $100,000 or less, and up to 5% for larger projects. Cities over 5,000 to 7,500 match up to 7%; over 7,500 to 10,000 up to 9%; and over 10,000 to 20,000 up to 12%. These cities can also use grant money for planning, engineering, support, and construction. Population counts come from the most recent federal census.

Small city help for walking and biking

For walking and biking grants, small incorporated cities pay lower matches. Cities with 5,000 people or fewer match up to 3% for projects at $100,000 or less, and up to 5% for larger projects. Cities over 5,000 to 7,500 match up to 7%; over 7,500 to 10,000 up to 9%; and over 10,000 to 20,000 up to 12%. These cities can use grant money for planning, engineering, support, and construction. Population counts come from the most recent federal census.

More levee help and capped planning grants

For levee projects that protect small cities, required matches are much lower. Cities with 5,000 people or fewer match up to 3% for grants at $100,000 or less, and up to 5% for larger grants. Cities over 5,000 to 7,500 match up to 7%; over 7,500 to 10,000 up to 9%; and over 10,000 to 20,000 up to 12%. Small cities can use levee grant money for planning, engineering, support, and construction. Planning grants are capped at $2 million per applicant every two years. The state also creates a Levee Project Grant Fund to support these awards. Population counts come from the most recent federal census.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Anthony Broadman
Democratic • Senate
Bobby Levy
Republican • House
Boomer Wright
Republican • House
Cedric Hayden
Republican • Senate
Chris Gorsek
Democratic • Senate
Christine Drazan
Republican • Senate
Court Boice
Republican • House
Darcey Edwards
Republican • House
Darin Harbick
Republican • House
David Brock Smith
Republican • Senate
David Gomberg
Democratic • House
Dwayne Yunker
Republican • House
Emily McIntire
Republican • House
Jami Cate
Republican • House
Jeff Golden
Democratic • Senate
Jeffrey Helfrich
Republican • House
Ken Helm
Democratic • House
Kevin Mannix
Republican • House
Kim Thatcher
Republican • Senate
Lamar Wise
Democratic • House
Lesly Muñoz
Democratic • House
Lisa Fragala
Democratic • House
Mark Gamba
Democratic • House
Mark Owens
Republican • House
Matt Bunch
Republican • House
Paul Evans
Democratic • House
Rick Lewis
Republican • House
Sue Rieke Smith
Democratic • House
Susan McLain
Democratic • House
Suzanne Weber
Republican • Senate
Todd Nash
Republican • Senate
Travis Nelson
Democratic • House
Zach Hudson
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 93 • No: 8

House vote • 3/6/2026

Rules: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2026

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Diehl. Passed.

Yes: 46 • No: 5

House vote • 2/26/2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

Yes: 25 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/16/2026

Commerce and General Government: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Effective date, June 5, 2026.
4/14/2026Senate
Chapter 134, 2026 Laws.
4/14/2026Senate
Governor signed.
4/7/2026Senate
Speaker signed.
3/10/2026House
President signed.
3/10/2026Senate
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Diehl. Passed.
3/6/2026House
Second reading.
3/6/2026House
Recommendation: Do pass.
3/6/2026House
Work Session held.
3/6/2026House
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
2/26/2026House
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
2/26/2026House
Work Session held.
2/26/2026House
Public Hearing held.
2/24/2026House
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
2/20/2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2/19/2026House
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
2/19/2026Senate
Second reading.
2/18/2026Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2/17/2026Senate
Work Session held.
2/16/2026Senate
Public Hearing held.
2/9/2026Senate
Referred to Commerce and General Government.
2/2/2026Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled
3/6/2026
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A-Engrossed
2/17/2026
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Senate Amendments to Introduced
2/17/2026
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SCGG Amendment -2 (Adopted)
2/16/2026
PDF
SCGG Amendment -1 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
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SCGG Amendment -2 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
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SCGG Amendment -1 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
PDF
Introduced
1/28/2026
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