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SB 356 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the Invasive Species Council; declaring an emergency.

SB 356 appropriates $480,000 from Oregon's General Fund to the Invasive Species Council for the 2025 biennium. The funds are allocated as $300,000 for council operations, $100,000 for public outreach and education, and $80,000 for emergency purposes. The bill also declares an emergency to allow immediate funding upon passage. This legislation directly affects the Invasive Species Council by providing dedicated financial resources for its activities.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $480k from General Fund for Invasive Species Council operations, outreach, and emergency purposes, directly funding a public service under budget management.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Invasive Species Council operations and emergency response to protect ecosystems from invasive species, directly advancing environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
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Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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David Smith
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