Oregon 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

SB 1589 — Relating to lobbying; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires lobbyists to provide a notice to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission regarding certain information about the lobbyist's representation of certain clients, the lobbyist's compensation and the lobbyist's new or different position on legislative action or administrative action. Provides for the contents of the notice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill requires lobbyists to provide specific information about their representation and compensation to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

  • Section 2 of ORS 171.740 to 171.762

    (1) A lobbyist registered with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, or required to register with the commission, that represents more than one client concurrently shall file a notice with the commission within three business days after: (a) The lobbyist agrees to be a lobbyist with regard to new legislative action or administrative action for a new or existing client; or (b) The lobbyist takes a new or different position on new or existing legislative action or administrative action for any new or existing client.

    This provision adds a requirement for lobbyists representing multiple clients to file a notice with the commission regarding their actions and positions.

  • Section 2 of ORS 171.740 to 171.762

    (4) A lobbyist who is required to provide notice under this section shall file with the commission, in accordance with the schedule described in ORS 171.752, a statement that includes the total compensation received by the lobbyist from each client that is the subject of the notice during the applicable reporting period.

    Lobbyists are now required to disclose total compensation received from each client as part of their notice.

  • ORS 171.756

    (5) A lobbyist may not knowingly deceive or attempt to deceive a member of the Legislative Assembly regarding the facts related to any pending or proposed legislative action or administrative action, as defined in section 2 of this 2026 Act.

    This prohibits lobbyists from deceiving legislative members about pending or proposed actions.

  • ORS 171.772

    any registration, statement, report and notice → any registration, statement, report and notice

    Clarifies that all forms filed with the commission must be made available for public inspection.

  • ORS 171.772

    any statement → any statement

    Updates terminology regarding the filing of statements to ensure consistency with new requirements.

Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Rules.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 79 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (79)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1589 do?
Requires lobbyists to provide a notice to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission regarding certain information about the lobbyist's representation of certain clients, the lobbyist's compensation and the lobbyist's new or different position on legislative action or administrative action. Provides for the contents of the notice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 1589?
SB 1589 is sponsored by Hai Pham (Democrat), Pam Marsh (Democrat), Mark Gamba (Democrat), Paul Evans (Democrat), Farrah Chaichi (Democrat), Tom Andersen (Democrat), Khanh Pham (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Nathan Sosa (Democrat), and Jeff Golden (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1589?
This bill died with 2026 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1589?
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