Oregon House Bill 4065 strengthens seed payment enforcement and doubles department fees

Original title: Modifies provisions relating to late payment of seed production contracts and seed purchase contracts for agricultural seed and other seed.

Last action · April 6, 2026: Chapter 41, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.Sponsors: Anna Scharf and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 4065 requires seed dealers to pay delinquent amounts plus monthly interest to producers and growers within 30 days of receiving a written notice from the State Department of Agriculture, and authorizes the department to suspend licenses for noncompliance. The measure declares an emergency and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Why it matters

Seed producers and growers receive stricter enforcement timelines for collecting delinquent payments from seed dealers, while facing doubled administrative notification fees charged by the State Department of Agriculture.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Seed dealers

Seed dealers face strict 30-day deadlines to settle delinquent payments with interest, must provide written verification to the state, and risk license suspension for noncompliance.

Directly affected

Agricultural seed producers and growers

Producers and growers gain statutory enforcement mechanisms, authorization to sell remaining seed in possession if dealers default, and access to state-backed collection notices.

Directly affected

State Department of Agriculture

The department is tasked with determining payment compliance, issuing written notices, suspending noncompliant licenses, and collecting updated administrative fees.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a seed dealer fails to pay within the 30-day deadline?

The State Department of Agriculture will suspend any seed dealer license issued to the dealer until they demonstrate they are current on all payments due to all producers and seed growers.

How is the interest on delinquent payments calculated?

Interest is calculated at the rate of one percent above the bank prime loan interest rate set forth in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 per month from the final payment date.

Can seed contracts alter the remedy terms provided by this law?

No, a or seed purchase contract may not vary the terms of the remedy provided by this section.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

18 actions

Apr 6, 2026House
Chapter 41, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Mar 31, 2026House
Governor signed.
Mar 5, 2026Senate
President signed.
Mar 4, 2026House
Speaker signed.
Mar 3, 2026Senate
Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed.
Mar 2, 2026Senate
Second reading.

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Mar 2, 2026Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Feb 19, 2026Senate
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Feb 19, 2026Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Feb 17, 2026House
Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed.
Feb 17, 2026House
Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Scharf.
Feb 16, 2026House
Second reading.
Feb 13, 2026House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Feb 11, 2026House
Work Session held.
Feb 9, 2026House
Public Hearing held.
Feb 2, 2026House
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
Feb 2, 2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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