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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
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 gives money to the DEQ to stop aquatic invasive species in ballast water. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Appropriates moneys to the Department of Environmental Quality to conduct activities related to ballast water to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $175,000 from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the 2025-2027 biennium to support efforts to prevent aquatic invasive species. Specifically, the funds will be used to inspect vessels and verify compliance with existing state laws (ORS 783.625 to 783.640) that aim to minimize the risk of introducing invasive aquatic species into Oregon's waters. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, reflecting the urgent nature of protecting the state's aquatic ecosystems from potential biological invasions. By providing dedicated funding for vessel inspections, the bill seeks to proactively manage and reduce the potential spread of harmful non-native species that could damage local marine and freshwater environments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3543 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3543 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85803 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3543/Introduced |
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