Directs the State Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Oregon State University, to study the potential for developing commercial seaweed production for certain purposes.

Agriculture

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Smith DB
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-07 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-03-07 Senate
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-03-04 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-02-20 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire, then Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells an agency to study seaweed production. The Act gives money for the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8).
Directs the State Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Oregon State University, to study the potential for developing commercial seaweed production for certain purposes. Directs the department to report on the study on or before September 15, 2027.
Appropriates moneys to Oregon State University, out of the General Fund, for the study.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to using seaweed as feed for livestock; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee