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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells an agency to study animal cruelty. The Act tells the agency to report on the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0). Directs the State Department of Agriculture to study animal cruelty. Directs the department to report to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural re- sources no later than September 15, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill directs the State Department of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on animal cruelty, with a requirement to submit a report to the legislative committees responsible for natural resources by September 15, 2026. The report can include legislative recommendations and must be prepared in accordance with ORS 192.245, which likely pertains to the format and requirements for official state agency reports. The bill includes a built-in sunset provision that automatically repeals the study mandate on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited directive for the department to investigate and document animal cruelty issues. By setting a specific deadline and allowing for potential legislative recommendations, the bill aims to provide policymakers with detailed insights into the current state of animal cruelty in the state and potential areas for future legislative action.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2478 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2478 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83459 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2478/Introduced |
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