Adjourns sine die the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 205 is a procedural resolution that formally adjourns the 2026 regular session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly sine die. In practical terms, it marks the end of the regular session and closes out the Legislature’s business for that session.
The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any substantive state law. Instead, it is an internal legislative action that terminates the session and signals that the 83rd Legislative Assembly’s 2026 regular session has concluded. Its effect is limited to legislative procedure and session management, rather than to any policy area or regulated party.
Impact
SCR 205 has no direct impact on Oregon statutes, agencies, or private parties beyond ending the 2026 regular session. It does not alter the Oregon Revised Statutes or establish new legal obligations; rather, it is a concurrent resolution used to formally adjourn the Senate and House of Representatives sine die.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad, routine support for the resolution. It passed the Senate committee unanimously, cleared final Senate reading unanimously, and was adopted by the House with only one dissenting vote. Because the measure is a standard adjournment resolution, the overall sentiment appears procedural and noncontroversial.
Contention
There is little substantive contention because the resolution is administrative rather than policy-driven. The only notable opposition is the single no vote in the House, but the record provided does not indicate the reason for that vote or any broader disagreement. No committee testimony or debate excerpts are available to show any specific points of dispute.
Establishing limitations and deadlines for legislative measures for the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly, and providing certain labor negotiation procedures.