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HB 4084OREGONSession 2026R1State BillSigned into law
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Oregon creates Joint Permitting Council and fast-track permitting program for major economic development projects

Original title: Establishes the Joint Permitting Council.

Last action · April 6, 2026: Chapter 50, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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What This Bill Does

Oregon establishes a Joint Permitting Council within the Office of the Governor to administer a fast-track permitting program for large capital investment projects, requires key state agencies to publish permit catalogs, restricts tax exemptions for data centers, and adjusts job-creation tax credits.

Why it matters

Large-scale investors and industrial developers face streamlined state regulatory reviews and expedited timelines if meeting capital thresholds, while certain tax breaks are restricted for data centers and modified for target industries.

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

State regulatory agencies

Agencies such as the Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Quality must participate on the Joint Permitting Council, publish permit catalogs within 120 days, and report on processing timelines.

Directly affected

Business firms and investors

Eligible businesses investing in capital projects or qualified industries may access fast-track permitting or tax credits, while data center operators face restrictions on enterprise zone tax exemptions.

Directly affected

Enterprise zone sponsors

Cities, counties, and ports sponsoring enterprise zones must review applications, conduct preauthorization conferences, and adhere to updated criteria for economic need and business eligibility.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Joint Permitting Council?
The Joint Permitting Council is established within the Office of the Governor to administer a fast-track permitting program that offers expedited regulatory approvals for large economic development projects meeting specific capital investment and job creation criteria.
What projects qualify for the fast-track permitting program?
Projects must require multiple regulatory approvals, advance target industry clusters, meet readiness and land use criteria, and exceed specific capital investment thresholds: $100 million within metropolitan urban growth boundaries, $50 million in other urban/rural areas, or $25 million in nonurban counties.
How are data centers affected by this law?
Property used in operating a data center is explicitly excluded from tax exemption extensions and cannot be authorized for enterprise zone property tax exemptions until 90 days after the adjournment of the 2027 regular legislative session.
What tax credits are available for new jobs under the Act?
Taxpayers engaged in qualified industries—such as advanced manufacturing, clean technology, bioscience, and high technology—may receive a tax credit of $1,000 for each net new job created during the tax year, capped at 10 jobs per taxpayer per year, provided new jobs pay at least 150 percent of the minimum wage and are certified by the Oregon Business Development Department.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

28 actions
  1. Apr 6, 2026House
    Chapter 50, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
  2. Mar 31, 2026House
    Governor signed.
  3. Mar 10, 2026Senate
    President signed.
  4. Mar 10, 2026House
    Speaker signed.
  5. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
  6. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Pham, granted unanimous consent to change vote to nay.
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed.
  2. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Second reading.
  3. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Recommendation: Do pass the C-Eng. bill.
  4. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Referred to Ways and Means.
  5. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    First reading. Referred to President's desk.
  6. Mar 4, 2026House
    Third reading. Carried by Nguyen D. Passed.
  7. Mar 3, 2026House
    Second reading.
  8. Mar 3, 2026House
    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed C-Engrossed.
  9. Mar 2, 2026House
    Work Session held.
  10. Mar 2, 2026House
    Returned to Full Committee.
  11. Mar 2, 2026House
    Public Hearing and Work Session held.
  12. Feb 26, 2026House
    Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
  13. Feb 23, 2026House
    Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
  14. Feb 23, 2026House
    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed B-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
  15. Feb 19, 2026House
    Work Session held.
  16. Feb 16, 2026House
    Public Hearing held.
  17. Feb 12, 2026House
    Referred to Revenue by prior reference and then Ways and Means .
  18. Feb 12, 2026House
    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Revenue by prior reference, then be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
  19. Feb 9, 2026House
    Public Hearing and Work Session held.
  20. Feb 4, 2026House
    Public Hearing held.
  21. Feb 2, 2026House
    Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means.
  22. Feb 2, 2026House
    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Shift in Enterprise Zone Qualification Criteria

The bill shifts enterprise zone qualification metrics away from strict reliance on local poverty and unemployment rates toward criteria emphasizing economic transition, underutilized industrial land, and alignment with regional economic strategies.

Oregon Business Development Department

Connected Entities

State Department of Energy, Department of Land Conservation and Development, Tina Kotek and 15 more
OrganizationState Department of Energy“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and required to publish”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Land Conservation and Development“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and required to publish”Map →
PersonTina Kotek“Governor of Oregon who requested the bill and approves legislation.”Map →
OrganizationState Department of Fish and Wildlife“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of State Lands“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and required to publish”Map →
OrganizationOregon Business Development Department“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and responsible for adm”Map →
PersonRob Wagner“President of the Senate.”Map →
PersonTimothy G. Sekerak“Chief Clerk of the House.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and required to publish”Map →
OrganizationWater Resources Department“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and required to publish”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Environmental Quality“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and required to publish”Map →
OrganizationState Department of Agriculture“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and required to publish”Map →
PersonJulie Fahey“Speaker of the House.”Map →
OrganizationOregon Department of Administrative Services“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council and recipient of annual”Map →
PersonTobias Read“Secretary of State.”Map →
OrganizationState Department of Geology and Mineral Industries“State agency represented on the Joint Permitting Council.”Map →
OrganizationRegional Solutions Program“Program that reviews fast-track permit applications for consistency with regiona”Map →
PersonState Historic Preservation Officer“Office required to publish economic development permit catalogs under Section 5.”Map →

Sources

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olis.oregonlegislature.gov

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  • Controversy45
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