Relating to organizations relevant to Oregon's coastal resources; and prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force. Directs the task force to study Oregon's blue economy and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2027. Authorizes the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to create and maintain a nonprofit organization. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Signed Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions
A-Engrossed
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Enrolled
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6 edits
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Mar 31, 2026
MODERATE
The bill text was finalized from its 'A-Engrossed' version to the 'Enrolled' version ready for signing. The substantive policy content regarding the Blue Economy Task Force and the Oregon Ocean Science Trust remained largely the same, but the final version added specific deadlines for appointments and meetings, clarified that non-legislator members are volunteers without pay, and included a provision repealing the task force after December 31, 2027.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's applicability was extended by adding a sunset clause that will automatically end the Blue Economy Task Force on December 31, 2027.
TIMELINE
Added a requirement that all task force appointments must be completed within 60 days of the act's effective date.
Added a requirement that the task force must hold its first meeting within 90 days of the act's effective date.
REQUIREMENT
Added a provision stating that non-legislator task force members are volunteers and are not entitled to compensation or expense reimbursement.
SCOPE
Added a sunset clause repealing the Blue Economy Task Force section on December 31, 2027.
TECHNICAL
Updated the header from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and added standard printing and certification language indicating the bill is ready for the Governor's signature.
Corrected the legal citation for volunteer status from ORS 192.245 to ORS 292.495.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 4, 2026 · House Mar 6, 2026
How they voted
30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 4, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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