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SB 795 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to marine cleanup; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws. Clarifies that an authorized agency may remove and dispose of marine debris without notice. Creates the offense of abandoning a vessel. Punishes by a maximum fine of $2,000. Expands the offense of possession of a derelict vessel. Authorizes the Director of the Department of State Lands to procure or supervise the procurement of goods, services and personal services related to the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 14, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 1 edit · May 14, 2025
MINOR
The bill transitions from an A-Engrossed version to an Enrolled version, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content remains consistent, with no significant changes to the actual legislative text between these two versions.
TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', indicating final passage through both legislative chambers

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House May 5, 2025

How they voted

28–1
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic17
17 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
11 Yea 1 Nay
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 14, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed.
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.