HB4097Introduced in the House
Relating to the Oregon Ocean Science Trust.
Introduced by David Gomberg, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
This Act lets the Oregon Ocean Science Trust form a nonprofit. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Authorizes the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to create and maintain a nonprofit organization.
Where it stands
Chapter 18, (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.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused, 1--Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Diehl, Skarlatos.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-25 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 18, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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