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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives funds to DAS to put in the Universal Representation Fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Ser- vices for purposes of deposit in the Universal Representation Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $10,000,000 from the state's General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, to be deposited into the Universal Representation Fund. This fund, established under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 9.865, will then disburse the money to Oregon Worker Relief, which acts as the fiscal agent for the fund. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon its passage, to ensure the preservation of public peace, health, and safety. Universal representation, in this context, likely refers to a program aimed at providing legal representation to individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford it, particularly in situations related to their work or immigration status, as suggested by the involvement of Oregon Worker Relief.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (32)
Tom Andersen (D)*,
Anthony Broadman (D)*,
Wlnsvey Campos (D)*,
Farrah Chaichi (D)*,
Willy Chotzen (D)*,
Sarah Finger McDonald (D)*,
Sara Gelser Blouin (D)*,
David Gomberg (D)*,
Cyrus Javadi (D)*,
Susan McLain (D)*,
Lesly Muñoz (D)*,
Hai Pham (D)*,
Floyd Prozanski (D)*,
Andrea Valderrama (D)*,
Mari Watanabe (D)*,
Lamar Wise (D)*,
Lisa Fragala (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
Chris Gorsek (D),
Dacia Grayber (D),
Kayse Jama (D),
John Lively (D),
James Manning (D),
Mark Meek (D),
Travis Nelson (D),
Courtney Neron Misslin (D),
Rob Nosse (D),
Deb Patterson (D),
Lisa Reynolds (D),
Sue Rieke Smith (D),
Nathan Sosa (D),
Jules Walters (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Public Hearing (15:00:00 2/18/2026 HR B) (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4117 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB4117 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94054 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4117/Introduced |
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