HB 3729 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to crematory incinerators; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality, the Environmental Quality Commission or a regional air quality control authority from requiring a person to operate a human or animal crematory incinerator at a temperature greater than 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Signed Jun 11, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Jun 11, 2025

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from its introduced draft form to its final enrolled version, adding sponsor names, official signatures, and state chapter formatting while retaining the core legislative text. The substantive policy content regarding crematory temperature limits remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added sponsor names (Representatives LEVY B, NELSON) and official signatures from House leadership and Governor

Added official chapter placeholder and state formatting headers

Added passage dates and signature lines for House, Senate, and Governor approval

Removed editor's summary section and readability score information

Removed LC number placeholder

Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2025 · House Apr 22, 2025

How they voted

29–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 30

Jun 2, 2025

D Democratic18

18 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican12

11 Yea 1

91% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 11, 2025

Signed into law

Governor signed.

lower

Jun 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Jun 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Jun 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.

upper

May 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass.

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Committee

Referred to Energy and Environment.

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Apr 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by McIntire. Passed.

lower

Apr 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass.

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors