Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon HB 4118
Relating to food; declaring an emergency.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Andrea Valderrama (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Mark Gamba (Democratic)
- Sue Rieke Smith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
Requires the Department of Human Services to provide replacement supplemental nutrition assistance benefits if a recipient's benefits are stolen through electronic theft. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the temporary assistance for needy families program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the Women, Infants and Children Program. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food wasted by grocery stores, farms and schools and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food deserts and programs that provide food in this state and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 7, 2026 · House
In committee upon adjournment. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.