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Committee advances House Bill 1453, a private act to restructure Portland's charter

Private Acts Committee · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The Private Acts Committee approved House Bill 1453, described in committee as a private act requested by the city of Portland to restructure its charter. The committee recorded a unanimous 12–0 vote and the bill will move to the State and Local Government Committee.

House Bill 1453, listed on the committee calendar as by "Lambert," was presented to the Private Acts Committee as a private act requested by the city of Portland to restructure the city's charter. Leader Lambeth said, "This is a private act requested by the city of Portland, to restructure their charter." The sponsor took no questions and the committee opened the vote.

Madam Clerk recorded 12 ayes and 0 nos; the chair announced that the bill "passes and goes to state and local government." No amendments were offered in committee. The committee characterized the action as procedural: the private act was advanced to the next committee for further consideration at the State and Local Government level.