STATE BILLOR SB 1525PASSED

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 6, 2026; 220 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR SB 1525 · PassedApr 6

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Bill details

Last action: Effective date, June 5, 2026. · Apr 6, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 6, 2026Effective date, June 5, 2026.Senate

Apr 6, 2026Chapter 80, 2026 Laws.Senate

Mar 31, 2026Governor signed.Senate

Mar 6, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 6, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed. Ayes, 56; Nays, 1--Tran; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama.House

Mar 5, 2026Second reading.House

Mar 4, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.House

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Mar 4, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.House

Mar 4, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Mar 4, 2026Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. Ayes, 30.Senate

Mar 3, 2026Second reading.Senate

Mar 3, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.Senate

Mar 2, 2026Work Session held.Senate

Feb 27, 2026Returned to Full Committee.Senate

Feb 27, 2026Work Session held.Senate

Feb 25, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.Senate

Feb 18, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.Senate

Feb 18, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate

Feb 16, 2026Work Session held.Senate

Feb 4, 2026Public Hearing held.Senate

Feb 4, 2026Public Hearing Scheduled.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Committee Do pass with amendments to the bill. Refer to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 16, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee Do pass the A-Eng billMar 2, 2026 · Senate · 21 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 30 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMar 5, 2026 · House · 55 yea · 2 nayPassed