HB4139 — HB4139 — Relating to cannabis; prescribing an effective date.
Sponsors: R Kimberly Wallan, D Pam Marsh, D Lisa Reynolds, R Bobby Levy, R Rick Lewis, R Emily McIntire, R Werner Reschke
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Title: Relating to cannabis; prescribing an effective date.
Bill: HB4139
Status:
Last action: In committee upon adjournment. (2026-03-06)
Description:
The Act gives more money to the IMMEGP fund. The Act also changes what the phrase “debilitating medical condition” means. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). [Digest: The Act says what the term “industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid product” means. The Act tells the OLCC and the ODA to inspect some premises and to have law enforcement join the OLCC and the ODA for the inspections. The Act also makes changes to other laws that regulate cannabis. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).] [Defines “container” and “industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid product.” Changes the definition of “adult use cannabis item.” Imposes a retail sales tax on industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Directs the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to immediately suspend a license to produce marijuana for specified reasons. Directs the commission to inspect a premises licensed by the commission without advance notice for specified reasons and to request that law enforcement accompany the commission to the premises.] [Requires the State Department of Agriculture to complete a criminal records check on an applicant for an industrial hemp handler license. Requires an applicant for an industrial hemp grower license to provide a land use compatibility statement and information related to land ownership to the department. Directs the department to inspect a premises licensed by the department without advance notice for specified reasons and to request that law enforcement accompany the department to the premises.] Increases quarterly distributions to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for deposit into the Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund from $750,000 to $3 million. Expands the definition of “debilitating medical condition” to include medical conditions that an attending provider determines might be mitigated by the medical use of marijuana. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Timeline
- 2026-03-06 [H] In committee upon adjournment.
- 2026-02-16 [H] Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- 2026-02-16 [H] Subsequent referral to Revenue rescinded by order of the Speaker.
- 2026-02-16 [H] Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, subsequent referral to Revenue be rescinded, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- 2026-02-11 [H] Work Session held.
- 2026-02-04 [H] Public Hearing held.
- 2026-02-02 [H] Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means.
- 2026-02-02 [H] First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Roll call votes
| Date | Chamber | Description | Yea | Nay | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | H | House Committee Do pass with amendments and rescind subsequent referral to Revenue, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) | 11 | 1 | Passed |
Amendments
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2026-02-04
· H · Pending
House Committee On Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade Amendment #-2 House Committee On Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade (2026-02-04) · View -
2026-02-11
· H · Pending
House Committee On Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade Amendment #-3 House Committee On Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade (2026-02-11) · View