Relating to a study of PFAS in biosolids applied to land; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Digest: This Act directs OSU to study PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields that do not produce crops for human food. The Act directs OSU to submit a final report by Sept. 1, 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). [ Digest: This Act directs OSU to study the fate of PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields. The Act directs OSU to submit a report by Dec. 15, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.7). ] Directs the Oregon State University Extension Service and the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University to study the [ fate and transport ] distribution and occurrence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in biosolids applied to agricultural fields that do not produce crops intended for human consumption . Directs the extension service and college to submit [ findings ] a final report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture not later than [ December 15, 2025 ] September 1, 2027 . Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Mar 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeen Sollman
DDemocratic
P
Ken Helm
DDemocratic
P
Mark Owens
RRepublican
Co
Mark Gamba
DDemocratic
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