SB 1502
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Requires the Secretary of State to draft and file a bill for the 2027 legislative session containing recommendations to modify Oregon's campaign finance contribution limits and reporting requirements, based on the implementation experience of current laws.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Enrolled
Official sources do not state why this measure was proposed.
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Inferred from cited text; not a stated purpose.
The legislature intends to establish a mandatory review mechanism for newly enacted campaign finance laws, ensuring that future recommendations to change contribution limits and reporting rules are grounded in practical implementation data rather than theoretical projections.
Basis: Inferred · Source: Enrolled
Must exercise authority under ORS 171.130 to presession file a legislative measure for 2027; must analyze and reflect the progress and experience in implementing HB 4024 (2024) and, conditionally, HB 4018 (2026).
Basis: Bill text · Source: Enrolled
Receives SOS recommendations for changes to campaign finance limitations and reporting requirements; must consider these proposals during the 2027 regular session.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Enrolled
Future regulations may alter contribution caps or reporting obligations based on SOS findings; current rules remain in effect until any 2027 recommendations are enacted.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Enrolled
The Secretary of State incurs minimal fiscal impact to draft the pre-filed measure, as confirmed by official analysis.
Basis: Official analysis · Source: Fiscal Impact Statement INTRO
The measure creates a timeline for potential regulatory changes effective after the 2026 session concludes, allowing implementation experience to inform policy adjustments.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Enrolled
If HB 4018 does not become law, the Secretary of State's recommendations are limited to reflecting progress on HB 4024 (2024); if HB 4018 passes, the scope expands to include its implementation.
Basis: Bill text · Source: Enrolled
Public and Campaign Finance Participants
The Secretary of State identifies a critical reporting loophole during implementation that allows massive undisclosed spending; SOS recommendations lead to immediate legislative action closing the loophole before the next election cycle, preserving election integrity.
Basis: Inferred · Source: Enrolled
Candidates and Committees
The Secretary of State recommends drastic reductions to contribution limits based on incomplete early implementation data; the legislature adopts these changes prematurely, causing a candidate recruitment crisis and reducing electoral competition due to financial constraints.
Basis: Inferred · Source: Enrolled
The text mandates reflecting 'progress and experience' but does not define metrics or standards for this reflection, creating room for subjective interpretation.
Sources · Enrolled
The measure trades the stability of current campaign finance rules for the potential benefit of data-driven adjustments, risking premature regulatory shifts before newly enacted laws are fully operational.
Ensures future policy changes are informed by practical implementation experience rather than theoretical assumptions.
Basis: Inferred · Source: Enrolled
Provides a structured mechanism for the legislature to evaluate and refine campaign finance regulations based on real-world data.
Basis: Inferred · Source: Enrolled
The enrolled version adds Section 2, which conditionally amends Section 1 to require the Secretary of State's recommendations to reflect implementation progress of HB 4018 (2026) if it becomes law. The introduced version lacked this conditional expansion and referenced only HB 4024 (2024).
Added conditional scope for Secretary of State recommendations.
Expands the basis for SOS recommendations to include HB 4018 if enacted, linking future policy changes to two legislative acts rather than one.
Sources · Enrolled; Introduced
Tradeoff: The addition of the conditional scope increases the complexity of the Secretary of State's analysis obligation but ensures recommendations can account for multiple recent legislative changes if they take effect.
high confidence. The bill text clearly mandates the Secretary of State's actions and conditional scope. Official sources confirm minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact. The comparison with the introduced version is clear.
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IS_Impact SB 1502 INTRO
Posted Mar 4, 2026, 6:29 AM PST
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Chief sponsors: President Rob Wagner, Speaker Julie Fahey, Senator Kayse Jama, Senator Bruce Starr, House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, Representative Lucetta Elmer
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Senator Bruce Starr
Third Reading Of Senate Measures
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Representative Lucetta Elmer
Third Reading Of Senate Bills
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Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Chapter 141, 2026 Laws.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Elmer. Passed.
Ayes, 51; Nays, 1--Walters; Excused, 5--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Owens, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--McIntire, Nosse, Wright.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
IS_Impact SB 1502 INTRO
Revenue Impact Statement
Referred to Rules.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Starr. Passed.
Ayes, 27; Nays, 3--Golden, Hayden, Robinson.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
IS_Impact SB 1502 INTRO
Revenue Impact Statement
Referred to Rules.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
new ambiguities. Accordingly, I request that the 2027 legislation required by Senate Bill 1502, which I also sign today, resolve these issues. It has to be clear that coordin
reflect the progress and experience in implementing House Bill 4024 (2024) and House Bill 4018 (2026), should HB 4018 become law. It takes effect on the 91st day after adjour
reflect the progress and experience in implementing House Bill 4024 (2024) and House Bill 4018 (2026), should it become law. The measure takes effect on the 91st day after ad
ress and experience in implementing chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2024. SECTION 2. If House Bill 4018 becomes law, section 1 of this 2026 Act is amended to read: Sec. 1. (1) The Se
ce in implementing chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2024, and chapter , Oregon Laws 2026 (Enrolled House Bill 4018). SECTION 3. This 2026 Act takes effect on the 91st day after the date on whic
ss and experience in implementing chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2024. 13 SECTION 2. If House Bill 4018 becomes law, section 1 of this 2026 Act is amended to read: 14 Sec. 1. (1) The
measure also called for the creation of a web-based campaign finance dashboard. HB 4018 B (2026) makes changes to the campaign finance regulations adopted in HB 4024 (
measure also called for the creation of a web-based campaign finance dashboard. HB 4018 B (2026) makes changes to the campaign finance regulations adopted in HB 4024 (
in implementing 21 chapter 9, Oregon Laws 2024, and chapter , Oregon Laws 2026 (Enrolled House Bill 4018). 22 SECTION 3. This 2026 Act takes effect on the 91st day after the date on wh
ates that the measure shall reflect the progress and experience in implementing House Bill 4024 (2024) and House Bill 4018 (2026), should HB 4018 become law. It takes effect o
res the proposed measure to reflect the progress and experience in implementing House Bill 4024 (2024) and House Bill 4018 (2026), should it become law. The measure takes effe
1 of the 11 states that impose no limits on individual candidate contributions. HB 4024 (2024) set campaign contributions limits, defined and set requirements for spec
1 of the 11 states that impose no limits on individual candidate contributions. HB 4024 (2024) set campaign contributions limits, defined and set requirements for spec
. HB 4018 B (2026) makes changes to the campaign finance regulations adopted in HB 4024 (2024), including changing the operative dates for the disclosure reporting and
. HB 4018 B (2026) makes changes to the campaign finance regulations adopted in HB 4024 (2024), including changing the operative dates for the disclosure reporting and
“Digest: The Act tells the SOS to file a bill for the 2027 session that sets forth ideas to implement campaign finance limits. The Act takes effect 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.0). Directs the Secretary of State to presession file a proposed legislative measure for consideration during the 2027 regular session of the Legislative Assembly that sets forth the recommendations of the secretary for changes to campaign finance limitations presently being implemented in this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.”
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