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Oregon House Debates Gun Control Amid Immigration Bill Passage

2/19/2026

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The Oregon House Judiciary Committee faced controversy over House Bill 4145 implementing Measure 114 after a key amendment failed and was revived on a private-revote.
Critics argue the bill expands gun control, raises permit costs, and creates a registry of firearm owners.
Separately, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring schools to notify communities when federal immigration agents enter campuses.

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Story summary

The Oregon House Judiciary Committee faced controversy over House Bill 4145 implementing Measure 114 after a key amendment failed and was revived on a private-revote.
Critics argue the bill expands gun control, raises permit costs, and creates a registry of firearm owners.
Separately, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring schools to notify communities when federal immigration agents enter campuses.