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SCR 205

Adjourning sine die the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Wagner

SCR 205 officially ends Oregon's 2026 legislative session, determining which bills pass and which die in committee while allowing lawmakers to return to their districts.

Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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Bill Summary · SCR 205

Legislative bill overview

SCR 205 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Oregon Legislature that formally adjourns the 2026 regular legislative session sine die (without a day set to reconvene). This is a procedural measure that officially ends the legislative session, typically introduced near the conclusion of the session calendar. The bill was sponsored by Rob Wagner and has progressed through introduction, rules committee referral, and a public hearing as of early March 2026.

Why is this important

Sine die adjournment resolutions are essential procedural mechanisms that formally conclude a legislative session and trigger final deadlines for bill passage. Without such a resolution, the legislature would technically remain in session indefinitely. This particular resolution marks the official end of the 2026 regular session for Oregon's 83rd Legislative Assembly, allowing legislators to return to their districts and constituents. It also determines which bills die in committee or fail passage and become inactive until the next session.

Potential points of contention

The primary points of contention would revolve around the timing of adjournment rather than the resolution itself:

  • Disagreement over whether sufficient legislative work has been completed before adjournment
  • Disputes about pending bills not yet voted upon, particularly contentious or high-priority measures
  • Pressure from legislative leaders to extend or shorten the session relative to the scheduled adjournment date
  • Concerns from special interest groups advocating for delayed or accelerated passage of specific legislation

Since this resolution was heard in early March, any contentious issues would likely have surfaced during earlier session phases rather than at adjournment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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