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John Lively

DState Representative · District 7

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Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 11 of 298 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (6), Health & care (2), Climate & energy (2)

  • Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the Department of Human Services and the Employment Department to submit an annual report that provides information about employers that employ 500 or more employees in this state and have employees who are medical assistance recipients.

    What it does: Digest: The Act tells the Oregon Health Authority to create a report about large employers that have employees who get health care from the state. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 35–1, Republicans 0–20

    Mar 2, 2026Official record ↗

  • Provides that a violation of prohibitions against certain practices with respect to insurance is subject to an enforcement action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.

    What it does: Digest: Adds bad acts done with respect to insurance to the list of bad acts that are subject to the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Lets a person get from a court relief in addition to damages under the UTPA. Tells a d…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 28–8, Republicans 0–22

    Feb 18, 2026Official record ↗

  • Declares that this state does not want the amendments set forth in section 521 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 to apply to consumer finance loans made in this state.

    What it does: Digest: Declares that this state does not want a certain federal law to apply to consumer finance loans made in this state. Says who the laws that govern consumer finance loans in this state apply to and when. Says wh…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 31–5, Republicans 0–19

    Feb 17, 2026Official record ↗

  • Allows city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district.

    What it does: <b>Digest: The Act would let local transient lodging tax money be used for city or county services provided by a special district in lieu of the city or county. The Act would change the split of tax uses from at least…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 28–7, Republicans 3–16

    Jun 19, 2025Official record ↗

  • Eliminates certain building code standards and mapping requirements for wildfire hazard mitigation.

    What it does: <b>Digest: The Act makes changes related to reducing wildfire risk. The Act makes changes related to fire protection. The Act takes effect when signed. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.3).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act makes c…

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 7–26, Republicans 17–0

    Jun 18, 2025Official record ↗

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HB 4082 · OR HOUSE

Adds to a temporary UGB addition program an option for each city or Metro to also add to its urban growth boundary a site for manufactured dwellings, prefabricated structures or manufactured dwelling parks, or for housing that is predominantly for older persons and affordable for households with incomes not more than 120 percent of area median income.

YesVOTED

Motion: House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Digest: This Act allows cities to add sites to their UGB for manufactured dwelling parks or housing for older persons. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Adds to a temporary UGB addition program an option for each city or Metro to also add to its urban growth boundary a site for manufactured dwellings, prefabricated structures or manufactured dwelling parks, or for housing that is predominantly for older persons and affordable for households with incomes not more than 120 percent of area median income. Sunsets January 2, 2033. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Passed 43–8·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 4108 · OR HOUSE

Allows the City of Eugene to annex noncontiguous land upon receipt of a petition from all owners of the land that satisfies four eligibility criteria.

YesVOTED

Motion: House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Digest: This Act lets Eugene add some noncontiguous land to the city. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Allows the City of Eugene to annex noncontiguous land upon receipt of a petition from all owners of the land that satisfies four eligibility criteria.

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Passed 47–4·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 4138 · OR HOUSE

Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information.

YesVOTED

Motion: House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Digest: The Act sets police ID rules and limits the actions of public employees when working with U.S. or out-of-state law enforcement. The Act also allows a person to seek an injunction when the rules are violated. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5). Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information. Specifies exceptions. Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances.

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Passed 34–18·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 4145 · OR HOUSE

Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.

YesVOTED

Motion: House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

<b>Digest: The Act changes when Ballot Measure 114 applies. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process and to the LCM prohibition. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.2).</i>] [<i>Modifies the firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Specifies where a person may apply for a permit to purchase a firearm and adds an eligibility requirement.

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Passed 50–3·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 4159 · OR HOUSE

Provides that at least one member who is appointed to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission must have local government experience.

YesVOTED

Motion: House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

<b>Digest: The Act says that one person put on the OGEC must have a certain background. The Act protects certain protected words during investigations by the OGEC. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act says that the Governor has to put a person with a certain background on the OGEC. The Act protects certain protected words during investigations by the OGEC.

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Passed 37–15·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 4179 · OR HOUSE

Permits the Oregon Health and Science University to create and maintain a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state so long as the university is a corporate member of the corporation.

YesVOTED

Motion: House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Digest: The Act says that OHSU must be a member of a nonprofit entity it creates. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1). Permits the Oregon Health and Science University to create and maintain a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state so long as the university is a corporate member of the corporation.

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Passed 36–16·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 5203 · OR HOUSE

Approves certain new or increased fees adopted by state agencies.

YesVOTED

Motion: Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed.

Digest: The Act approves certain fees charged by state agencies. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Approves certain new or increased fees adopted by state agencies. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Passed 31–24·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 5204 · OR HOUSE

Establishes and modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board.

YesVOTED

Motion: Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed.

Digest: The Act makes budget changes for the current biennium. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). <b>Establishes and</b> modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board. Establishes and modifies limitations on expenditures for certain biennial expenses for specified state agencies. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Passed 38–17·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 1501 · OR HOUSE

Authorizes the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into agreements to own and oversee the operations of the Moda Center in the City of Portland.

NoVOTED

Motion: Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed.

Digest: The Act allows DAS to enter into agreements to own and operate the Moda Center. The Act sends certain tax revenue to a fund to pay for costs of the Moda Center. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Authorizes the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into agreements to own and oversee the operations of the Moda Center in the City of Portland. Provides that agreements may not pledge or obligate state moneys except for moneys in the Oregon Arena Fund. Creates the Oregon Arena Fund in the State Treasury.

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Passed 42–14·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 1502 · OR HOUSE

Directs the Secretary of State to presession file a proposed legislative measure for consideration during the 2027 regular session of the Legislative Assembly that sets forth the recommendations of the secretary for changes to campaign finance limitations presently being implemented in this state.

YesVOTED

Motion: Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Elmer. Passed.

Digest: The Act tells the SOS to file a bill for the 2027 session that sets forth ideas to implement campaign finance limits. The Act takes effect 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.0). Directs the Secretary of State to presession file a proposed legislative measure for consideration during the 2027 regular session of the Legislative Assembly that sets forth the recommendations of the secretary for changes to campaign finance limitations presently being implemented in this state. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Passed 51–1·Substantive·Mar 6, 2026Roll call ↗

Showing 10 of 582 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.