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Read. Follow. Verify.Oregon Legislature approves fee increases and new fees for state licensing boards and agencies
Last action · April 13, 2026: Chapter 128, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
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What This Bill Does
House Bill 5203 approves a comprehensive schedule of new and increased fees adopted by multiple state agencies and licensing boards, ranging from professional background checks and worker permits to land use and s through 2030. The measure declares an emergency, taking effect immediately upon passage.
Applicants, licensees, and businesses dealing with state health, agricultural, environmental, and professional licensing bodies will pay higher fees or new petition charges for background checks, credential renewals, and permit processing.
Who It Affects
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State licensing applicants and credential holders
Individuals applying for professional licenses, renewals, background check determinations, or worker permits will pay the approved fee rates.
State regulatory agencies
Agencies such as the Oregon Health Authority and Department of State Lands are authorized to collect the newly approved and increased fee amounts.
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Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
17 actions- Apr 13, 2026HouseChapter 128, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
- Apr 7, 2026HouseGovernor signed.
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePresident signed.
- Mar 10, 2026HouseSpeaker signed.
- Mar 6, 2026SenateRules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed.
- Mar 6, 2026SenateRules suspended. Second reading.
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- Mar 6, 2026SenateRecommendation: Do pass.
- Mar 6, 2026SenateFirst reading. Referred to Ways and Means Committee.
- Mar 6, 2026HouseThird reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed.
- Mar 5, 2026HouseSecond reading.
- Mar 4, 2026HouseRecommendation: Do pass.
- Mar 3, 2026HouseWork Session held.
- Mar 3, 2026HouseReturned to Full Committee.
- Mar 3, 2026HousePublic Hearing and Work Session held.
- Feb 9, 2026HouseAssigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
- Feb 9, 2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means.
- Feb 9, 2026HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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