Relating to land rights of People's Republic of China in this state.
SB 641 prohibits the People's Republic of China, its government agencies, or any entity organized under Chinese law from buying or leasing farmland zoned for exclusive agricultural use in Oregon. The bill bans such transactions for all real property interests in designated farm zones, making any violating agreement legally void. It applies to all agreements signed on or after the bill's effective date. This policy directly affects Chinese-owned businesses or government entities seeking to acquire agricultural land in Oregon.
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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Committee
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Daniel Bonham
RRepublican
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