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Oregon House adopts 2026 short-session rules after sharp debate over fundraising restriction
Summary
The Oregon House adopted rules for the 2026 short session after lawmakers debated whether a longstanding rule restricting receipt of campaign contributions during session violates the U.S. and Oregon constitutions; the rules passed after proponents said enforcement and penalties are limited and the committee will continue the conversation.
The Oregon House of Representatives on Feb. 2 adopted its rules for the 2026 short session after a prolonged debate over a rule that restricts members from receiving campaign contributions while the legislature is in session.
Representative David Gomberg, chair of the Special Committee on Rules, moved adoption and said most changes were minor adjustments to reflect the Capitol's reopening, including clarifying which nearby restrooms fall within the chamber's boundaries. He urged members to approve the rules and continue discussion where disagreement remained: "I would ask for a yes vote on the rules that we are adopting today," he said.
The debate centered on a restriction that bars receipt of campaign contributions during session. Several members…
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