Relating to marine research; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Requires at least one member of the Research Vessel Council to be a trained scientist from the University of Oregon. Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oceangoing Research Vessel Program and the University of Oregon for purposes related to the University of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Introduced
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A-Engrossed
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to clarify funding allocations and council composition. The Research Vessel Council requirements were reorganized to better specify member qualifications, and funding language was updated to explicitly include the Oceangoing Research Vessel Program alongside the University of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology.
Scope change
The bill's scope was clarified by adding the Oceangoing Research Vessel Program as a specific recipient of appropriated funds, expanding the clarity of where the $306,000 allocation can be used.
FISCAL
Funding language for the $306,000 appropriation was changed to explicitly include both the Oceangoing Research Vessel Program and the University of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology as recipients.
REQUIREMENT
The Research Vessel Council member requirements were restructured to list agency representatives and scientist qualifications in a clearer, more organized format.
TECHNICAL
Header information was updated to reflect the bill's status as 'A-Engrossed' with House amendments dated March 27.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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