HB4034Introduced in the House
Relating to animal rescue entities.
Introduced by Bobby Levy, District 58
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act changes a definition for places that rescue animals. The Act changes the agency that oversees places that rescue animals. The Act changes the records that the places have to keep. The Act makes changes related to licensing the places. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). [Digest: The Act changes the agency that oversees places that rescue animals. The Act changes the records that the places have to keep. The Act makes changes related to licensing the places. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8).] Revises the definition of "animal rescue entity." Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.
Where it stands
Chapter 13, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 25, 2026
29
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Absent |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Levy B. Passed. Ayes, 58; Excused, 1--Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-25 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 13, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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