Relating to a study of PFAS in biosolids applied to land; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
Directs the Oregon State University Extension Service and the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University to study the distribution and occurrence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in biosolids applied to agricultural fields that do not produce crops intended for human consumption. Directs the extension service and college to submit a final report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture not later than September 1, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Jul 18, 2025
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What changed between versions
B-Engrossed
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Enrolled
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3 edits
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Jul 18, 2025
MINOR
The bill text was finalized for signature by removing the B-Engrossed header and summary section, adding sponsor names, and including official passage and approval signatures. The substantive policy content regarding the PFAS study, funding, and timeline remained unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Removed the B-Engrossed header and the editor's summary statement that is not part of the bill's legal text.
Added sponsor names (Representative NERON, Senator SOLLMAN, and others) and official passage signatures from the House, Senate, and Governor.
Changed the document title from B-Engrossed to Enrolled, indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 19, 2025 · House Jun 13, 2025
How they voted
25–4
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Jun 19, 2025
D
Democratic18
94% Yea
R
Republican12
66% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Jul 18, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.
upper
Jun 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by McDonald. Passed.
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
May 29, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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