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Democratic
· Representative
Willy Chotzen
Represents District 46 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 66 party-line votes · House Democrats median 98%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 198 of 205 roll calls · House median 91%
Their bills that became law
9 of 15
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 4
Roll calls on record
205
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 Willy Chotzen 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 Willy Chotzen 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. Willy Chotzen is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 66 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
HB4145 · Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Changes Oregon's firearm permit process, delays permit requirements for transfers until 2028, and modifies large-capacity magazine provisions.
House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-16 · Passed 5–3
HB4138 · Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.
House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-16 · Passed 5–3
HB4111 · Relating to immigration-related practices; and prescribing an effective date.
House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-16 · Passed 5–3
HB4151 · Relating to initiating a false report.
House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) · 2026-02-16 · 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.
Greg SmithRepublican · District 57 · 63 shared contested votes
46%
Kevin MannixRepublican · District 21 · 67 shared contested votes
40%
Mark OwensRepublican · District 60 · 55 shared contested votes
35%
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 (7 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Willy Chotzen 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.
Introduced15
Out of committee11
Passed one chamber11
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 4 bills that became law this session.
Relating to landlord disclosure of confidential information; and prescribing an effective date.
This Act limits the private information that a landlord can share. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential information. Authorizes statutory damages for individuals affected by knowing violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Became lawChapter 61, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to law enforcement operations; and declaring an emergency.
The Act says that a person can sue a person who under color of law comes in property without a warrant or an exception. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). [Digest: The Act sets rules for when federal agents or agents from another state carry out operations…
Became lawChapter 58, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to immigration-related practices; and prescribing an effective date.
The Act says that data about a party's or a witness's immigration status may not be used in a civil case. The Act makes some exceptions. The Act makes it unlawful for employers to punish employees for taking certain actions after a lawful change in…
Became lawChapter 57, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to public lands; and declaring an emergency.
This Act prohibits state public bodies from helping the feds sell their public lands. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Prohibits public bodies from assisting the federal government with privatization of certain federally owned lands. Sunsets January 2, 2032. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Became lawEffective date, March 31, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to data brokers; and prescribing an effective date.
The Act says that a public body may not give certain data to a data broker unless the data broker says that it will not be used to enforce immigration law. The Act provides certain exceptions. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). [Digest: The Act says that…
Became lawEffective date, June 5, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to health; and declaring an emergency.
The Act says that it is the policy of this state to make sure people are allowed to get certain kinds of health care, including care for their bodies and gender identity. The Act also makes changes to laws about helping the federal government and…
Became lawChapter 52, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to policies for when federal immigration authorities enter public education property; and prescribing an effective date.
Tells public schools to have a policy for how to respond to immigration issues at the school. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Directs school district boards and governing bodies of institutions of higher education to adopt policies that address how the school district or the institution…
Became lawChapter 48, (2026 Laws): Effective date September 30, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to Medicaid payments to reproductive health care providers; and declaring an emergency.
The Act allows OHA to pay health care providers that may not receive federal Medicaid funds. The Act requires OHA to pay providers using only state funds. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit…
Became lawChapter 63, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. · 2026-04-06
Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.
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 the Oregon National Guard; declaring an emergency.
Allows the AG to help with a call into active service of the Oregon guard only for certain reasons. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Allows the Adjutant General to facilitate, assist or coordinate in the mobilization of the Oregon National Guard under Title 10 of the…
FailedAt President's desk upon adjournment. · 2026-03-06
Relating to payments to the federal government; prescribing an effective date.
The Act lets the state not pay money to the U.S. if the U.S. unlawfully keeps money away from the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7). Authorizes the Governor to direct state agencies to withhold moneys owed to the federal government if federal funds are being…
FailedAt President's desk 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 universal representation; declaring an emergency.
The Act gives funds to DAS to put in the Universal Representation Fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for purposes of deposit in the Universal Representation Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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
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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 205 total roll-call votes this session).
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