Bill > HB3871

This bill establishes the Animal Welfare Trust, a nine-member body appointed by the Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor, designed to provide veterinary support grants for animals in low-income and underserved communities. The trust will consist of seven voting members representing various animal welfare sectors (such as veterinary medicine, animal rescue, tribal communities, and shelters) and two at-large Oregon residents, plus two non-voting legislative members. The trust will create an Animal Welfare Fund to support its activities, which can receive public and private grants, and will be responsible for developing a grant-awarding process to support veterinary services in disadvantaged communities. Trust members will serve four-year terms, meet at least twice annually, and are not compensated beyond expense reimbursement. The trust is required to submit biennial reports to legislative committees describing its progress, with the first report due by March 31, 2028. The fund can use up to 5% of its deposited moneys to cover administrative costs, and the State Department of Agriculture will provide administrative support for the trust's operations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3871