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IntroducedFeb 02, 2026
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Passed HouseFeb 27, 2026
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Passed SenateMar 06, 2026
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Became Law
Oregon House Bill
Relating to batteries.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Mar 10, 2026: President signed.
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on HB 4144
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors



- Tom Andersencosponsor
- Willy Chotzencosponsor
- Mark Gambacosponsor
- David Gombergcosponsor
- Ken Helmcosponsor
- Shannon Isadorecosponsor
- Bobby Levycosponsor
- John Livelycosponsor
- Sarah McDonaldcosponsor
- Nancy Nathansoncosponsor
- Travis Nelsoncosponsor
- Anthony Broadmancosponsor
- Lew Frederickcosponsor
- Deb Pattersoncosponsor
- Khanh Phamcosponsor
- Floyd Prozanskicosponsor
- Lisa Reynoldscosponsor
- Janeen Sollmanprimary
- Sue Rieke Smithprimary
- Lisa Fragalacosponsor
- Jules Walterscosponsor
- Pam Marshcosponsor
Votes
YES: 42
- Ben Bowman
- Vikki Breese-Iverson
- Lucetta Elmer
- Paul Evans
- David Gomberg
- Emerson Levy
- Rob Nosse
- Mark Owens
- E. Werner Reschke
- Ricki Ruiz
- Tawna Sanchez
- Gregory Smith
- Andrea Valderrama
- Dick Anderson
- Wlnsvey Campos
- Kate Lieber
- James Manning Jr.
- Mike McLane
- Courtney Neron Misslin
- Rob Wagner
- Janeen Sollman
NO: 4
YES: 42
- Shannon Isadore
- Kim Wallan
- Nancy Nathanson
- Zach Hudson
- Lesly Muñoz
- Matt Bunch
- Farrah Chaichi
- Ben Bowman
- Tawna Sanchez
- Dacia Grayber
- Nathan Sosa
- Emerson Levy
- Mark Gamba
- Court Boice
- Mari Watanabe
- Gregory Smith
- Julie Fahey
- Mark Owens
- Jason Kropf
- Willy Chotzen
- Darin Harbick
- Sarah McDonald
- Susan McLain
- Ricki Ruiz
- April Dobson
- Jules Walters
- John Lively
- Pam Marsh
- Bobby Levy
- Anna Scharf
- Lisa Fragala
- Lamar Wise
- Jami Cate
- Tom Andersen
- Paul Evans
- Sue Rieke Smith
- David Gomberg
- Vikki Breese-Iverson
- Rob Nosse
- Ken Helm
- Daniel Nguyen
- Lucetta Elmer
NO: 0
EXCUSED: 18
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
- President signed.
- Mar 10, 2026 | House
- Speaker signed.
- Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
- Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.
- Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
- Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
- Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
- Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
- Second reading.
- Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Referred to Ways and Means.
- Feb 27, 2026 | House
- Third reading. Carried by Levy E. Passed.
- Feb 26, 2026 | House
- Second reading.
- Feb 25, 2026 | House
- Work Session held.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
- Feb 23, 2026 | House
- Returned to Full Committee.
- Work Session held.
- Feb 19, 2026 | House
- Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.
- Feb 13, 2026 | House
- Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Feb 12, 2026 | House
- Work Session held.
- Feb 05, 2026 | House
- Public Hearing held.
- Feb 02, 2026 | House
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Documents
- Staff Budget Report -- Joint Committee On Ways and Means 2/25/2026 (HB 4144 Preliminary Budget Report)PDF
- Meeting Material -- Joint Committee On Ways and Means 2/25/2026 (HB 4144 Subcommittee Recommendation)PDF
- Staff Preliminary SMS -- Joint Subcommittee On Natural Resources 2/23/2026 (HB 4144 -1 Preliminary SMS)PDF
- Meeting Material -- Joint Subcommittee On Natural Resources 2/23/2026 (HB 4144 LFO Recommendation)PDF
- Staff Revenue Impact Statement -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/12/2026 (IS_Impact HB 4144 INTRO)PDF
- Staff Fiscal Impact Statement -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/12/2026 (IS_Impact HB 4144 INTRO)PDF
- Staff Preliminary SMS -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/12/2026 (HB 4144 Preliminary SMS)PDF
- Staff Revenue Impact Statement -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/10/2026 (IS_Impact HB 4144 INTRO)PDF
- Staff Fiscal Impact Statement -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/10/2026 (IS_Impact HB 4144 INTRO)PDF
- Staff Preliminary SMS -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/10/2026 (HB 4144 Preliminary SMS)PDF
- Staff Preliminary SMS -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/5/2026 (HB 4144 Preliminary SMS)PDF
- staff Witness Registration -- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment 2/5/2026 (HB 4144 (witness registration))PDF
- Testimony: Kelly Howsley Glover -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Vanessa Cornwall -- Support Lane County Commission Chair Ryan CenigaPDF
- Testimony: Jennifer Purcell -- Support ORRAPDF
- Testimony: Crystal Weston -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Laura Leebrick -- Support Rogue WastePDF
- Testimony: Kyung Park -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Kyung Park -- Support Coalition in Support of HB 4144PDF
- Testimony: Scott Schloegel -- Oppose PDF
- Testimony: Jennifer Eisele -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Donny Addison -- Support Waste Prevention ProgramPDF
- Testimony: Donny Addison -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Chris Parta -- Support Joel SchoeningPDF
- Testimony: Danny Jordan -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Emily Pfeiffer -- Support Eben Polk- Solid Waste and Recycling ManagerPDF
- Testimony: Tess Milio -- Support Julia Mangin - Sustainability and Gov. DirectorPDF
- Testimony: Sonya Carlson -- Support BRINGPDF
- Testimony: Estelle Voeller -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Ashley Seaward -- Oppose Redwood MaterialsPDF
- Testimony: Timothy Brownell -- Support Deschutes CountyPDF
- Testimony: Austin Eversole -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Esther Kim -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Alvin Klausen -- Support Marion County Board of CommissionersPDF
- Testimony: Thomas Egleston -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Courtney Neron Misslin -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Isis Thornton-Saunders -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Brenna Stevens -- Support PDF
- Testimony: Emerson Levy -- Support PDF
