SCR 20 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Recognizing and honoring the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology for a century of leadership in marine research and service to the State of Oregon, the United States and all maritime nations.

Summary

Recognizes and honors the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology for a century of leadership in marine research and service to the State of Oregon, the United States and all maritime nations.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action May 14, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · May 14, 2025

MINOR

The bill was amended to add co-sponsors and expand the historical context of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) by including additional accomplishments such as global research reach, the establishment of a marine biology major, and the creation of a public aquarium. The resolution now includes signatures from both Senate and House leadership, indicating it has been fully enacted.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution was expanded to include more detailed historical milestones and achievements of OIMB, while the core purpose of commemorating the 100th anniversary remains unchanged.

SCOPE

Added Senator SMITH DB and Representatives BOICE and WRIGHT as co-sponsors to the resolution.

Added new clauses highlighting OIMB's global research reach across multiple oceans and regions, the establishment of a marine biology major in 2005, and the creation of the Charleston Marine Life Center in 2016.

ENFORCEMENT

Added official signatures and adoption dates from Senate and House leadership, confirming the bill has been enrolled and passed both chambers.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2025 · House May 12, 2025

How they voted

28–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 29

Apr 2, 2025

D Democratic17

17 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

May 14, 2025

Introduced

Filed With Secretary of State.

upper

May 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

May 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

May 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read. Carried by Wright. Adopted.

lower

May 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Be adopted.

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

Apr 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Final reading. Carried by Anderson, Frederick. Adopted.

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

2 primary · 3 co-sponsors