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Democratic
· Representative
Travis Nelson
Represents District 44 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 53 party-line votes · House Democrats median 98%
Cast a vote
88%
Yea or Nay on 183 of 208 roll calls · House median 91%
Their bills that became law
8 of 12
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 4
Roll calls on record
208
2026 Legislative Measures
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Legislative Measures.
How Travis Nelson votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Travis Nelson sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Travis Nelson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 53 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB4098 · Relating to violations of the Insurance Code as unlawful trade practices.
House Third Reading · 2026-02-18 · Failed 28–30
HB4089 · Relating to criminal offenses related to work.
In plain English Changes theft of services laws to include partial payments, increases penalties for unlicensed contractor violations and unauthorized license use, and directs compliance network to develop investigation methods.
House Committee Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, and be referred to Rules. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-16 · Passed 5–3
HB4094 · Relating to compensation for certain unused paid time off upon termination of employment; prescribing an effective date.
House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-16 · Passed 5–3
HB4027 · Relating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; and prescribing an effective date.
In plain English Requires setting a new assessment rate to fund the Bureau of Labor and Industries commissioner's duties and maintain a 12-month reserve, raises the prevailing wage fee cap for public agencies, and requires biennial reporting on fee adequacy.
House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-16 · Passed 5–3
HB4127 · Relating to Medicaid payments to reproductive health care providers; and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Allows Oregon to use state funds to pay nonprofit reproductive health care providers that cannot receive federal Medicaid money for services to eligible patients.
House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-12 · Passed 5–3
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kevin MannixRepublican · District 21 · 53 shared contested votes
43%
Greg SmithRepublican · District 57 · 54 shared contested votes
43%
Mark OwensRepublican · District 60 · 50 shared contested votes
38%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (25 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Travis Nelson was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced12
Out of committee9
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 4 bills that became law this session.
Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Requires hospice programs to obtain new licenses after ownership changes and prohibits certain individuals from owning hospice programs.
Official synopsis: The Act makes changes to licensing laws for hospice programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Adds new requirements for obtaining an initial license to operate and maintain a hospice program. [Requires a hospice program to apply for a new initial license after a change in ownership.]…
Became lawEffective date, April 7, 2026. · 2026-04-14
Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Requires health plans and state medical assistance to cover doula and lactation counselor services for pregnancy and childbirth starting in 2028.
Official synopsis: The Act requires OHA, CCOs and health benefit plans that cover birth and pregnancy costs to also cover doula costs up to stated amounts of service. The Act requires that those entities and health benefit plans also cover lactation counselor costs. The Act requires those…
Became lawEffective date, March 31, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to accessibility standards for housing; and prescribing an effective date.
In plain English Requires state agencies to adopt rules making housing more accessible for people with disabilities and prohibits funding rental housing that doesn't meet accessibility standards.
Official synopsis: Tells two state agencies to set rules for making housing easier to access and use for people with disabilities. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules…
Became lawEffective date, June 5, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Requires police to wear uniforms with identifying information, limits facial coverings, restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal agents, and allows people to seek court orders for violations.
Official synopsis: 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…
Became lawChapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to bulk fuel terminals; and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Requires owners of bulk fuel terminals to obtain a certificate showing they can pay for oil or fuel spills.
Official synopsis: This Act makes owners of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals show they can cover the costs of oil or fuel spills. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.6). Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from…
Became lawChapter 54, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to HPV Awareness Day; and declaring an emergency.
Makes March 4th of each year HPV Awareness Day. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.9). Designates March 4th of each year as HPV Awareness Day. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Became lawChapter 4, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 4, 2026. · 2026-03-17
Relating to medical assistance; prescribing an effective date.
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: 66.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the…
FailedIn committee upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
Relating to protections for persons with disabilities.
The Act makes new laws with respect to people with disabilities. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to create certain guidance and informational materials to assist employers and employees. Prohibits employers from denying an employee's request to have [an authorized…
FailedIn committee upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
Relating to compensation for certain unused paid time off upon termination of employment; prescribing an effective date.
This Act makes laws about payouts for certain unused paid time off. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8). [Requires employers who provide paid vacation time to compensate employees for all earned or accrued but unused paid vacation time when employment terminates.] Requires employers that provide, by written…
FailedIn committee upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
Relating to voting at primary elections.
The Act allows certain persons who are 17 years old on the date of a primary to vote in the primary. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.6). Permits a person who will be 17 years of age on the date of a primary election and 18 years…
FailedIn committee upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
In memoriam: State Senator Aaron Lionel Woods.
Pays respect to the life and memory of Aaron Woods. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). In memoriam: State Senator Aaron Lionel Woods, 1949-2025.
Became lawFiled With Secretary of State. · 2026-03-05
In memoriam: Moses Ross.
Pays respect to the life and memory of Moses Ross. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). In memoriam: Moses Ross, 1966-2025.
Became lawFiled With Secretary of State. · 2026-03-02
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HB5204 · 2026-03-06
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4082 · 2026-03-06
Relating to housing for older persons; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
SB5701 · 2026-03-06
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4138 · 2026-03-06
Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB5203 · 2026-03-06
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB5702 · 2026-03-06
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1502 · 2026-03-06
Relating to proposed legislative measures to be filed by the Secretary of State; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
SB5703 · 2026-03-06
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4108 · 2026-03-06
Relating to annexation of land noncontiguous to a city. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4159 · 2026-03-06
Relating to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4179 · 2026-03-06
Relating to entities created by the Oregon Health and Science University. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
SB1585 · 2026-03-06
Relating to matching grants for cities; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
SB1501 · 2026-03-06
Relating to the Moda Center; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1601 · 2026-03-06
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SCR205 · 2026-03-06
Adjourning sine die the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly. (House Read and Adopted)
HB4145 · 2026-03-06
Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
SCR209 · 2026-03-06
Establishing deadlines for presession-filed legislative measures for the 2027 regular session of the Eighty-fourth Legislative Assembly. (House Read and Adopted)
HB4121 · 2026-03-05
Relating to emergency management. (House Third Reading)
HB4018 · 2026-03-05
Relating to elections; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1515 · 2026-03-05
Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1516 · 2026-03-05
Relating to public safety; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1565 · 2026-03-05
Relating to snowmobiles; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
SB1544 · 2026-03-05
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4021 · 2026-03-05
Relating to administrative rules; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4037 · 2026-03-05
Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
SB1525 · 2026-03-05
Relating to organizations relevant to Oregon's coastal resources; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4100 · 2026-03-05
Relating to bulk fuel terminals; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4075 · 2026-03-05
Relating to hospital finance; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1517 · 2026-03-05
Relating to civil litigation; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1595 · 2026-03-05
Relating to professional workforce; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4016 · 2026-03-04
Relating to tax compliance; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4070 · 2026-03-04
Relating to health care; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4036 · 2026-03-04
Relating to affordable housing; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4086 · 2026-03-04
Relating to economic development; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4084 · 2026-03-04
Relating to economic development; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4127 · 2026-03-04
Relating to Medicaid payments to reproductive health care providers; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4041 · 2026-03-04
Relating to public safety; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4035 · 2026-03-04
Relating to land use; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4060 · 2026-03-04
Relating to fluorescent lamps; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4076 · 2026-03-04
Relating to energy; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
HB4177 · 2026-03-04
Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
SB1567 · 2026-03-04
Relating to mixed income housing; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4153 · 2026-03-04
Relating to farm stores. (House Third Reading)
HB4128 · 2026-03-04
Relating to sale of single-family residences. (House Third Reading in Concurrence)
SB1546 · 2026-03-04
Relating to artificial intelligence companions. (House Third Reading)
SB1575 · 2026-03-04
Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1510 · 2026-03-04
Relating to taxation; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
SB1535 · 2026-03-04
Relating to child care; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
SB1509 · 2026-03-04
Relating to electors of President and Vice President of the United States; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
SB1521 · 2026-03-04
Relating to local requirements to develop affordable housing. (House Third Reading)
SB1568 · 2026-03-04
Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4020 · 2026-03-03
Relating to permits; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4007 · 2026-03-03
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date. (House Third Reading)
HB4062 · 2026-03-03
Relating to evaluating Business Oregon programs; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SB1598 · 2026-03-03
Relating to access to health services; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
HB4130 · 2026-03-03
Relating to farm use. (House Third Reading)
HB4040 · 2026-03-03
Relating to health care; and declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
SCR206 · 2026-03-03
In memoriam: State Senator Aaron Lionel Woods. (House Read and Adopted)
HB4014 · 2026-03-03
Relating to state finance; declaring an emergency. (House Motion to Rerefer)
HB4014 · 2026-03-03
Relating to state finance; declaring an emergency. (House Third Reading)
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