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Vote register entry for 2026-329: Repeal Amusement Devices, Games and Machines Code (repeal Code Chapter 14B.110)
Ordinance2026-329
Repeal Amusement Devices, Games and Machines Code
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This legislation will eliminate the regulation of 199 businesses engaged in amusement devices, games and machines activity. These businesses will no longer be required to file for an annual license or pay the related fees.
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. If the other ordinances are not adopted along with this ordinance, the position currently performing the regulatory work for those programs will require another funding source.
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Official title: Repeal Amusement Devices, Games and Machines Code (repeal Code Chapter 14B.110)
Ordinance 192240Final official action · Portland.govRead the full official text
The City of Portland ordains.Section 1. The Council finds:A new Regulatory Coordinator was appointed in 2025. The coordinator conducted an in-depth review of all regulatory programs, including the Amusement Devices, Games and Machines program.Seattle closed their comparable program.Similar municipalities are considering reduction or elimination of comparable programs.The Amusement Devices, Games and Machines program, which to the best of our knowledge was added to Portland City Code in 1929, is outdated and unnecessary.The requirement to obtain a permit for amusement devices such as pin ball machines and pool tables places an unnecessary burden on small business that chose to comply.The success of small businesses, which hold the vast majority of these permits, is a benefit to Portland's economic rebound and prosperity.NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:Repeal City Code Chapter 14B.110 effective December 31, 2026.That the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Revenue Division, takes the necessary actions to close the Amusement Devices, Games and Machines program.
Meeting history4 meetings · 2 votes
PassedAgenda item 9
Passed to second readingAgenda item 9
Passed to second reading October 14, 2026 at 9:30 am
Referred to City CouncilAgenda item 6
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 8
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 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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