SB 838 Oregon Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to using seaweed as feed for livestock; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife, in consultation with Department of State Lands and State Parks and Recreation Department, to establish grant program for purpose of encouraging use of seaweed as feed for livestock. Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife, in consultation with Department of State Lands and State Parks and Recreation Department, to study potential for developing commercial seaweed production to produce feed for livestock. Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to present study in report to appropriate committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly on or before September 15, 2024. Appropriates moneys to State Department of Fish and Wildlife for purpose of funding grant program and study. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
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Feb 2, 2023
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources, then Ways and Means.
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Feb 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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David Smith
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