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SB1525 Senate Bill
Effective Date
2026-04-06

Relating to organizations relevant to Oregon's coastal resources; and prescribing an effective date.

This Act creates the Blue Economy Task Force and lets the Oregon Ocean Science Trust form a nonprofit. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). 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 Details

State

Oregon

Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber

Senate

Official Source

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Action History

2026-04-06 S Effective date, June 5, 2026.
2026-04-06 S Chapter 80, 2026 Laws.
2026-03-31 S Governor signed.
2026-03-06 H Speaker signed.
2026-03-06 S President signed.
2026-03-05 H Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed. Ayes, 56; Nays, 1--Tran; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama.
2026-03-05 H Second reading.
2026-03-04 H Recommendation: Do pass.
2026-03-04 H Referred to Ways and Means.
2026-03-04 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2026-03-04 S Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. Ayes, 30.
2026-03-03 S Second reading.
2026-03-03 S Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2026-03-02 S Work Session held.
2026-02-27 S Returned to Full Committee.
2026-02-27 S Work Session held.
2026-02-25 S Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
2026-02-18 S Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2026-02-18 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
2026-02-16 S Work Session held.
2026-02-04 S Public Hearing held.
2026-02-04 S Public Hearing Scheduled.
2026-02-02 S Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.
2026-02-02 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Votes

2026-02-16 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments to the bill. Refer to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 5 Nay: 0
2026-03-02 Senate Committee Do pass the A-Eng bill Yea: 21 Nay: 0
2026-03-04 Senate Third Reading Yea: 30 Nay: 0
2026-03-05 House Third Reading Yea: 55 Nay: 2

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 S Energy and Environment
2026-02-18 J Ways and Means
2026-02-25 J Capitol Construction
2026-03-04 J Ways and Means

Amendments

2026-02-09 Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-2
2026-02-09 Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-3
2026-02-16 Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-2
2026-02-16 Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-3

Bill Text Versions

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