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OR HB3461
Relating to machine-powered pesticide application devices; prescribing an effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act allows some workers to apply pesticides without a license if they use a device that runs on a battery. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Creates a pesticide licensing exemption for certain employees using a battery-powered device to apply pesticides. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill creates a specific exemption to pesticide licensing requirements for certain government employees using battery-powered pesticide application devices. Under the new law, employees of government agencies, utilities, and other public entities can apply non-restricted pesticides using a battery-powered device that holds no more than five gallons of pesticide, provided they first complete a specific training program developed by the State Department of Agriculture. The bill requires the department to create standardized training materials and mandates that employers provide this training to employees before they can use the machine-powered devices. The provisions will become operative on January 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns. This change aims to simplify pesticide application procedures for public employees while maintaining safety standards through required training, potentially making pest control more efficient for government entities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. (on 02/06/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3461 |
Open Government Impact Statement for HB3461 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85548 |
BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3461/Introduced |
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