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OregonSB 15992026 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; and declaring an emergency.

Sponsored By: Julie Fahey (Democratic), Rob Wagner (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Ballot title and voter guide deadlines

The ballot title follows normal rules. If Supreme Court review is not finished by March 12, 2026, the latest title certified by the Attorney General is printed in the voters’ pamphlet and on the ballot. A joint legislative committee writes the explanatory statement and the financial estimate, and must file both by March 12, 2026. Those filed versions appear in the voters’ pamphlet. A racial and ethnic impact statement is prepared under state law, with deadlines, a hearing, chances to suggest changes, any revisions, and certification set by the Secretary of State. These steps may begin when the Act takes effect.

Statewide vote set for 2026 primary

The law sends the referred parts of Chapter 1 (2025 special session) to a statewide vote. The special election happens on the same day as Oregon’s 2026 primary. It appears on the ballot only if the Secretary of State verifies the petition has enough valid signatures. The state’s regular election laws apply unless this Act says otherwise. The Act takes effect on passage, so election work starts now.

Pamphlet arguments deadline and short privacy window

People may file arguments for or against the measure in the voters’ pamphlet. The Secretary of State sets the filing deadline by rule, and filers must meet that date. Filed arguments are not public until the fourth business day after the deadline. After that, they are open for public inspection.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Julie Fahey

    Democratic • House

  • Rob Wagner

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 108

House vote • 3/2/2026

Motion to refer to Rules failed.

Yes: 21 • No: 33

House vote • 3/2/2026

Passed.

Yes: 31 • No: 20

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Motion to refer to Committee on Rules failed.

Yes: 12 • No: 18

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Motion to refer to Committee on Legislative Counsel failed.

Yes: 12 • No: 18

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed.

Yes: 17 • No: 13

legislature vote • 2/12/2026

Referendum Petition 2026-302: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 10 • No: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, March 2, 2026.

    3/4/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 1, 2026 Laws.

    3/4/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/2/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/2/2026House

  5. President signed.

    3/2/2026Senate

  6. Passed.

    3/2/2026House

  7. Motion to refer to Rules failed.

    3/2/2026House

  8. Third reading. Carried by Gomberg.

    3/2/2026House

  9. Rules suspended. Carried over to March 2, 2026 Calendar.

    2/26/2026House

  10. Second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  11. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/25/2026House

  12. Referred to Referendum Petition 2026-302.

    2/24/2026House

  13. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/24/2026House

  14. Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.

    2/23/2026Senate

  15. Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed.

    2/23/2026Senate

  16. Motion to refer to Committee on Legislative Counsel failed.

    2/23/2026Senate

  17. Motion to refer to Committee on Rules failed.

    2/23/2026Senate

  18. Motion to take from today's Calendar and be placed on 03-08 Calendar failed.

    2/23/2026Senate

  19. Carried over to 02-23 by unanimous consent.

    2/20/2026Senate

  20. Taken from 02-19 Calendar and placed on 02-20 Calendar on voice vote.

    2/19/2026Senate

  21. Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.

    2/18/2026Senate

  22. Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.

    2/17/2026Senate

  23. Second reading.

    2/16/2026Senate

  24. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    2/13/2026Senate

  25. Work Session held.

    2/12/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/2/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • JSRP Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • JSRP Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • JSRP Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • JSRP Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/9/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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