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Passed · 10–0
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Vote register entry for 2026-328: Amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Sections 14A.70.060 and 14A.70.070)
Ordinance2026-328
Amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees
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From the official recordWho is affected
This legislation will increase the annual permit application fee for persons conducting social games activities to account for inflation, which has not been updated for a significant period of time.
Official community impact statementFinancial impact
This ordinance is submitted as part of an overall package of ordinances to update the regulatory programs administered by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Revenue Division, and ensure adequate funding for the current position performing the regulatory work. The package adjusts applicable fees and charges, adding an inflationary adjustment to support the programs that continue.
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Official title: Amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Sections 14A.70.060 and 14A.70.070)
Ordinance 192239Final official action · Portland.govRead the full official text
The City of Portland ordains.Section 1. The Council finds:The purpose of the Social Games program is to regulate the operators of social games, restricting location, age, dollar amount of play, and other rules to protect the public peace, safety, and morals; and is required by Oregon Law for jurisdictions that choose to permit Social Games.There are approximately 14 open Social Games accounts.Social Games accounted for 3% of Regulatory Program revenue in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.The fee for a Social Games permit has not been updated within past 50 years.There is currently no requirement for businesses that host Social Games to maintain Business Tax Compliance.NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:Amend City Code Chapter 14A.70 as shown in Exhibit A.This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect January 1, 2027.
Meeting history4 meetings · 2 votes
PassedAgenda item 8
Passed to second readingAgenda item 8
Passed to second reading October 14, 2026 at 9:30 am
Referred to City CouncilAgenda item 5
Motion to refer the Ordinances, Document Numbers 2026-326, 2026-328, and 2026-329 with the recommendation they be passed: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Novick. (Aye (10): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Kanal; Absent (2): Green, Zimmerman)
ContinuedAgenda item 7
Continued to September 24, 2026
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Motion to refer the Ordinances, Document Numbers 2026-326, 2026-328, and 2026-329 with the recommendation they be passed: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Novick. (Aye (10): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Kanal; Absent (2): Green, Zimmerman)
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Sep 24, 202610 yes · 2 absent
Motion to refer the Ordinances, Document Numbers 2026-326, 2026-328, and 2026-329 with the recommendation they be passed: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Novick. (Aye (10): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Kanal; Absent (2): Green, Zimmerman)
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Passed
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Passed on October 14, 2026 by City Council
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Passed to second reading on October 7, 2026 by City Council
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Passed to second reading
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Referred to City Council on September 24, 2026 by Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole
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Continued on September 16, 2026 by Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole
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Referred to Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole by Council President
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Referred to Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole by Council President
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