Committees · 2011 Regular Session
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Brian ClemCo-chair
Democrat · 21st District
Bob JensonCo-chair
Republican · 58th District
Jean CowanCo-Vice Chair
Democrat · 10th District
Mark JohnsonCo-Vice Chair
Republican · 52nd District
Democrat · 32nd District
Republican · 6th District
Democrat · 48th District
Republican · 17th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2011 Regular Session.
Bills sent107
5% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out58%
62 of 107; 45 stopped in committee
Time in committee54 days
most between 41 and 71 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
2021116 bills
reported 43% · typically 64 days, most 49–77 · 0 amendments · 9 members
201817 bills
reported 76% · typically 11 days, most 4–11 · 0 amendments · 9 members
2017118 bills
reported 45% · typically 52 days, most 42–83 · 0 amendments · 9 members
20166 bills
reported 100% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 9 members
201593 bills
reported 45% · typically 49 days, most 26–73 · 0 amendments · 9 members
201410 bills
reported 60% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 9 members
2013109 bills
reported 49% · typically 49 days, most 35–64 · 0 amendments · 9 members
201214 bills
reported 71% · typically 14 days, most 7–14 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2011107 bills
reported 58% · typically 54 days, most 41–71 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2009101 bills
reported 57% · typically 51 days, most 33–81 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2007123 bills
reported 50% · typically 31 days, most 20–46 · 0 amendments · 7 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2011 Regular Session, newest first.
107 bills
Senate Bill 829 · Modifies authority for establishment of winery and for winery sales and services in exclusive farm use zone and on other agricultural land.
Sent May 5, 2011 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 600 · Modifies provisions related to lease of submersible lands.
Sent May 2, 2011 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 862 · Authorizes State Forester to enter into contracts in accordance with specified procedure to supply woody biomass from forestlands managed by State Forestry Department for development of projects.
Sent April 29, 2011 · Reported out after 24 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 946 · Abolishes Oregon Grains Commission.
Sent April 18, 2011 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3626 · Allows person to claim special assessment for farmland used in farming less than five years if person makes sufficient farming-related investments in property.
Sent April 8, 2011 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3620 · Allows person to file request for reconsideration of claim under Ballot Measure 49 (2007) if person's date of acquisition of property was affected by conveyance of property and person reacquired property within 10 days after conveyance.
Sent April 6, 2011 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 296 · Modifies provisions related to distance between private hunting preserves.
Sent March 10, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 112 days
Senate Bill 640 · Authorizes division of land in exclusive farm use zone to create parcel smaller than minimum lot or parcel size on which to establish fire service facilities that provide rural fire protection services.
Sent March 9, 2011 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 192 · Expands green jobs growth initiative to include analysis of growth factors and employment projections for green jobs in forest products industries.
Sent March 7, 2011 · Reported out after 64 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3350 · Requires State Forestry Department and other state agencies to support expeditious harvesting of downed trees as part of state forest recovery and restoration plans and policies.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3358 · Requires State Department of Agriculture to establish program for issuing grants to counties for noxious weed control.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3372 · Authorizes Cyrus family to develop approximately 1,500-acre resort.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3399 · Authorizes State Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Marine Board and State Department of Agriculture to require person to stop and submit recreational or commercial watercraft to inspection for aquatic invasive species.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3410 · Creates special military hunting season to allow service members to hunt deer and elk during specified period.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3428 · Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to create pilot program that allows persons hunting or pursuing cougars to use dogs.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3429 · Requires Oregon Department of Administrative Services to adopt rules regarding use of wood in buildings constructed by public body using state funding.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3430 · Expands application of laws regarding estray animals to include all bovines.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3432 · Designates Oregon Board of Accountancy Account, Department of Agriculture Service Fund, state agency real property or facilities accounts, Forest Research and Experiment Account, Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund, Oregon Forest Smoke Management Account, certain moneys in State Forestry Department Account, Forest Resource Trust Fund and Oregon Forest Resources Institute Fund as trust accounts or funds exclusively for purposes described by law.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3456 · Requires State Board of Forestry to study costs and benefits of converting State Forestry Department to semi-independent state agency and to develop proposed plan and timelines for conversion.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3459 · Allows qualifying district holding water right to change place of use for water to other lands within district without seeking transfer of water right.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 45 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
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House Bill 3464 · Requires analysis of alternatives before mining, crushing or stockpiling of aggregate may occur on land in Willamette Valley that is zoned for exclusive farm use when more than 35 percent of proposed mining area consists of Class I, Class II or unique soils, or combination of these three soil classes.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3465 · Authorizes expansion of existing guest ranch to include 575 units of overnight accommodations and commercial uses.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3466 · Finds that communications infrastructure of State Forestry Department is compatible with communications infrastructure of primary partners in responding to wildland fire emergencies and meets mandate of Federal Communications Commission.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3467 · Modifies requirements for siting of destination resorts and for facilities or amenities that may be included in destination resorts.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3511 · Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to consult with cities and counties on impact to local economies from additions to lists of threatened or endangered species.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3529 · Modifies crime of theft in first degree to include theft of agricultural property under certain circumstances.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 51 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3545 · Provides credit against personal income taxes for costs associated with growing produce.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3560 · Directs State Department of Agriculture to establish and implement wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance grant program for purposes of compensating persons who suffer loss or injury to livestock or working dogs due to wolf depredation and providing financial assistance to persons who implement livestock management techniques or nonlethal wolf deterrence techniques designed to discourage wolf depredation of livestock.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3561 · Directs State Fish and Wildlife Commission to update Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management Plan to establish population objective of four breeding pairs of gray wolves for state.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3562 · Provides that person may take gray wolf in certain situations.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 3563 · Allows person to take gray wolf in certain situations without cause and without permit from State Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
House Bill 3572 · Changes time frame within which owner of Metolius resort site may apply to county to develop small-scale recreation community.
Sent February 28, 2011 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2001 · Defines statutory term regarding management of acquired lands designated as state forests, common school forest lands and Elliott State Forest Lands.
Sent February 23, 2011 · Reported out after 56 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3271 · Creates exemption from state preemption for local laws designed to prevent or control presence of pesticides in potable water.
Sent February 23, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 127 days
House Bill 3347 · Authorizes Pine Forest Development, LLC, to develop approximately 617-acre resort.
Sent February 23, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 127 days
House Bill 3280 · Modifies authority for establishment of winery and for winery sales and services in exclusive farm use zone.
Sent February 22, 2011 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3290 · Modifies application of farm income standard adopted by Land Conservation and Development Commission for establishing primary and accessory dwellings customarily provided in conjunction with farm use in areas zoned for exclusive farm use.
Sent February 22, 2011 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3299 · Directs Office of Emergency Management and State Parks and Recreation Department jointly to develop State Emergency Preparedness Parks System.
Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 128 days
House Bill 3321 · Removes requirement for State Department of Agriculture to monitor ethanol fuel production and issue notice when ethanol production reaches specified level.
Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 128 days
House Bill 3326 · Allows use of dog to hunt cougars during final three months of general cougar hunting season if State Fish and Wildlife Commission determines that harvest quota for particular hunt zone might not be met.
Sent February 22, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 128 days
House Bill 3332 · Allows State Department of Agriculture to waive routine inspection of certain food establishments.
Sent February 22, 2011 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3234 · Modifies requirement for establishing winery on land zoned for exclusive farm use.
Sent February 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
Senate Bill 122 · Allows State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries to enter into contracts with persons, public bodies or federal government pursuant to which department performs geoscientific surveys or analyses.
Sent February 21, 2011 · Reported out after 73 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3168 · Adjusts sunsets for tax credits for farmworker housing.
Sent February 16, 2011 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3169 · Adjusts sunset for tax credit for reforestation.
Sent February 16, 2011 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3125 · Requires applicant for license, tag or permit to hunt wildlife with firearms to attest that applicant is not prohibited from possessing firearm because person is convicted felon or has been found guilty except for insanity.
Sent February 14, 2011 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3127 · Authorizes parking of up to seven dump trucks and up to seven trailers on lot or parcel of land zoned for forest use or mixed farm and forest use.
Sent February 14, 2011 · Reported out after 71 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 3006 · Creates Dairy Animal Welfare Board.
Sent February 7, 2011 · Reported out after 49 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3013 · Directs State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish wolf depredation compensation and cost-sharing program for purposes of compensating persons who suffer loss or injury due to wolf depredation and providing financial assistance to persons who implement livestock management techniques or nonlethal wolf control techniques designed to discourage wolf depredation of livestock.
Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 143 days
House Bill 3047 · Expands definition of "farm use" to include facilities for training dogs in canine skills on land zoned for exclusive farm use.
Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 143 days
House Bill 3071 · Adds fossils to provisions relating to removal of resources from certain lands.
Sent February 7, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 143 days
House Bill 2073 · Directs State Forester to serve as Governor's authorized representative for federal fire management assistance grants.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2120 · Requires manufacturer of dog or cat food product to register product with State Department of Agriculture and pay annual registration fee.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 68 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2122 · Prohibits transporting firewood into or within Oregon and selling firewood in Oregon, unless firewood has been harvested in Oregon, Idaho or Washington or firewood meets certain standards.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2123 · Authorizes State Forester to authorize payment of costs and reasonable attorney fees of firefighter alleged to have committed misdemeanor or felony in course of fire suppression activities.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2124 · Extends and modifies privilege taxes on merchantable forest products harvested on forestlands.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2125 · Allows State Fish and Wildlife Commission to impose surcharge not to exceed $25 on persons who fail to comply with certain reporting requirements.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2126 · Allows State Fish and Wildlife Commission by rule to authorize issuance of free tags to hunt antelope, deer and elk to provide incentive to increase compliance with certain reporting requirements.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 84 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2127 · Authorizes State Fish and Wildlife Commission to issue habitat conservation stamp and to charge fee not to exceed $50 for stamp.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2128 · Modifies conditions under which person who has had license, tag or permit revoked pursuant to wildlife laws may apply for or obtain another license, tag or permit.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2154 · Expands definitions of "farmworker" and "contributor" for purposes of farmworker housing tax credits.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2159 · Makes wholesaler contracting for production of agricultural, flower or vegetable seed subject to licensing by State Department of Agriculture.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2164 · Reduces limit on forest patrol assessment rates for lands located east of summit of Cascade Mountains and certain other areas.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2165 · Changes types of forest operations for which State Board of Forestry rules must require written plans.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2170 · Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to provide means for persons to make voluntary contributions to be used for programs that promote livestock safety and wildlife protection.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2171 · Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop and implement program to provide technical assistance to Oregon landowners, businesses and communities regarding nonlethal options to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2175 · Requires person who receives certain written notification regarding potentially habituated wildlife to remove food, garbage or other attractants as directed.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 67 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2188 · Changes definition of integrated pest management for purposes of state agency practices.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2212 · Prohibits floral order facilitator from charging or receiving consideration for individual orders.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
House Bill 2222 · Creates exemption from food establishment license requirements for person that slaughters not more than 1,000 poultry per year and meets other conditions.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2227 · Requires Land Conservation and Development Commission to review and consider Forest Park for designation as area of critical state concern.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2238 · Permits small woodland owner to register vehicle as farm vehicle if woodland and vehicle meet certain requirements.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 61 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2250 · Requires State Parks and Recreation Commission to make reasonable efforts to arrive at agreement with Portland Parks and Recreation to acquire Forest Park.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2336 · Exempts agricultural producers selling specified agricultural products directly to retail purchasers from state laws regulating produce dealers and food establishments.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2337 · Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to recommend rules to State Fish and Wildlife Commission regarding creation of pilot program that allows persons to use dogs to hunt or pursue cougars.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2338 · Prohibits sale and use of felt-soled waders and felt-soled boots in this state.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2342 · Clarifies language continuously appropriating moneys in Land Conservation and Development Account.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2440 · Provides that certain air contamination sources are not subject to certain statutes and rules related to greenhouse gas emissions.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2451 · Limits expenditure from Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund to lesser of specified sum or one-half of fire suppression and insurance costs.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2457 · Excludes materials derived from forest products from definition of "solid waste.".
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2476 · Removes requirement that county assessor submit to county board of review information on income-approach factors used to arrive at values for farm use of farmland.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2520 · Extends sunset for tax credit for crop donation.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 68 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2532 · Extends sunset for tax credit for riparian land removed from farm production.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 68 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2595 · Provides counties with alternative land-use procedure for siting first single-family dwelling on lot, parcel or tract located within farm, forest or mixed-use zone.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2597 · Establishes policy direction for management of state forestlands, including management for timber harvesting.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2598 · Requires State Forester to control forest management expenses and establish minimum acceptable bids for forest products to ensure that revenues equal or exceed target percentage of expenses.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2632 · Defines "hatchery produced" for purposes of provisions related to salmon and trout enhancement program.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2639 · Creates Veterinary Loan Repayment Program.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 38 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2736 · Authorizes State Board of Forestry to acquire, designate or exchange state forestlands, Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest Lands to create natural resource conservation areas.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2746 · Prohibits State Parks and Recreation Department from requiring certain organizations to pay percentage of receipts of concessions sold at state parks and certain other areas.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2753 · Prohibits establishment of guest ranches in certain federally designated areas or in area established by Congress for protection of scenic or ecological resources.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 89 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2755 · Repeals statutes pertaining to defunct Astor experiment station.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2756 · Establishes Forest Practices Act Administration Division within Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 89 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2758 · Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop and implement program to provide technical assistance to Oregon landowners, businesses and communities regarding nonlethal options to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2761 · Establishes Oregon Food Policy Council.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2778 · Authorizes State Parks and Recreation Department to seek funding from private sector for maintenance and development of state parks and certain other areas.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2800 · Directs Department of Education to award grants to school districts for reimbursement of costs incurred in purchasing Oregon food products that meet certain criteria and for funding food-based, agriculture-based and garden-based educational activities.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 82 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2831 · Adds large woody debris to definition of "material" for purposes of removal-fill provisions.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2838 · Prohibits person from possessing, selling, offering for sale, trading or distributing shark fins.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 95 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2865 · Extends immunity to owner of land , city of population of 500,000 or more or city's officers, employees or agents, or nonprofit corporation and its volunteers providing certain services in such city, for personal injury or property damage resulting from specified uses of certain publicly accessible trails or structures.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2869 · Requires state agencies to notify State Department of Fish and Wildlife before state agencies restrict or close access to state lands used for hunting.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2871 · Requires metropolitan service district, when including land within urban growth boundary, to use at least 50 percent of land designated urban reserve before using land of lower priority than urban reserve land.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Stopped in committee after 160 days
House Bill 2872 · Creates exemption from food establishment license requirements for person that slaughters not more than 1,000 poultry per year and meets other conditions.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2875 · Specifies that public lands currently accessible for hunting must remain accessible for hunting unless state agency restricts access for reason of public safety or wildlife management.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 54 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2936 · Establishes tax credit for transportation of woody biomass from forest management operations to biofuel producer.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 87 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2947 · Requires State Department of Agriculture to adopt rules establishing standards of identity and quality and labeling requirements for honey sold in Oregon.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2983 · Prohibits collection of fee to renew in-stream water right lease except upon occurrence of certain events.
Sent January 21, 2011 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate