SB1525Introduced in the Senate
Relating to organizations relevant to Oregon's coastal resources; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 5, 2026
55
Yes
2
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.
Public Hearing Scheduled.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. Ayes, 30.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed. Ayes, 56; Nays, 1--Tran; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 80, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-3 (amendment)
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- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
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