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2025 Regular Session

Senate Bill 795

Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws.

Became law as Chapter 90, Oregon Laws 2025, signed May 14, 2025, 121 days after it was filed.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Digest: The Act changes laws about the cleanup of marine vessels that have been left alone or that are in bad shape. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7). Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws. Clarifies that an authorized agency may remove and dispose of marine debris without notice. Creates the offense of abandoning a vessel. Punishes by a maximum fine of $2,000. Expands the offense of possession of a derelict vessel. Authorizes the Director of the Department of State Lands to procure or supervise the procurement of goods, services and personal services related to the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Its course

January 13 to May 20, 2025, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action19 actions on 16 days

In the SenateJan 13 to Mar 652 days

Waiting for a committeeJan 13 to Jan 174 days

Natural Resources and WildfireJan 17 to Mar 345 days

In the House of RepresentativesMar 6 to May 560 days

Waiting for a committeeMar 6 to Mar 137 days

Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and WaterMar 13 to May 149 days

With the GovernorMay 5 to May 149 days

Votes

Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

  • Senate, third reading29–1

    Passed · Mar 6

  • House of Representatives, third reading52–0

    Passed · May 5 · 8 present

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Mar 3

Text

Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

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What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

In the Senate Jan 13 – Mar 6

  1. Jan 13Introduced
  2. Jan 17Sent to Natural Resources and Wildfire
  3. Jan 30Heard in Natural Resources and Wildfire
  4. Feb 25Heard in Natural Resources and Wildfire
  5. Mar 3Natural Resources and Wildfire recommended it as amended
  6. Mar 4Read a second time
  7. Mar 6Passed the Senate, 29 to 1

In the House of Representatives Mar 10 – May 5

  1. Mar 10Arrived in the House of Representatives
  2. Mar 13Sent to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
  3. Apr 16Heard in Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
  4. Apr 28Heard in Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
  5. May 1Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water recommended it
  6. Read a second time
  7. May 5Passed the House of Representatives, 52 to 0

To the Governor May 6 – May 20

  1. May 6Signed in the Senate
  2. Signed in the House of Representatives
  3. May 14Signed by the Governor
  4. May 20Became chapter 90 of Oregon Laws 2025
All 19 actions, as published
  1. Jan 13Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  2. Jan 17Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.Senate
  3. Jan 30Public Hearing held.Senate
  4. Feb 25Work Session held.Senate
  5. Mar 3Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
  6. Mar 4Second reading.Senate
  7. Mar 6Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.Senate
  8. Mar 10First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  9. Mar 13Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.House of Representatives
  10. Apr 16Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  11. Apr 28Work Session held.House of Representatives
  12. May 1Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
  13. May 1Second reading.House of Representatives
  14. May 5Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed.House of Representatives
  15. May 6President signed.Senate
  16. May 6Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  17. May 14Governor signed.Senate
  18. May 20Chapter 90, 2025 Laws.Senate
  19. May 20Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.Senate