SB 1061: Relating to a lumber grading training program. - Oregon

B-Engrossed → Enrolled · 5 edits · Aug 1, 2025

MODERATE

This bill transitioned from a B-Engrossed version to an Enrolled version, which is the final version signed into law. The substantive policy content remains identical between versions, with changes limited to formatting, sponsorship information, and official signatures. The bill establishes a lumber grading training pilot program through Oregon State University Extension Service, creates certification requirements for lumber graders, and allows certified individuals to grade lumber for residential specialty code structures.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill's applicability and requirements remain the same between versions.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'B-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' indicating final legislative status

Added additional sponsors (Representatives LEVY B, OWENS, WRIGHT) to the sponsorship list

Removed editorial summary section that explained the bill's purpose

Added official signatures, dates, and filing information for Senate and House approval

Changed page numbers and layout from draft format to official enrolled format

A-Engrossed → B-Engrossed · 3 edits · Apr 28, 2025

MINOR

The bill was re-engrossed to include House amendments alongside Senate amendments, expanding sponsorship to include Representatives Levy B and Owens. A key substantive change modifies the requirement for self-graded lumber to clarify that the lumber must originate from a known source with a documented relationship or permit between the owner and purchaser, replacing a previous phrasing that specified the lumber must originate from a known source requiring such documentation.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded by adding Representatives as co-sponsors, and the requirements for self-graded lumber were clarified to emphasize the documented relationship or permit requirement between lumber owner and purchaser.

REQUIREMENT

Revised the requirement for self-graded lumber to clarify that it must originate from a known source with a documented relationship or permit between the lumber owner and purchaser, replacing previous language that specified the lumber must originate from a known source requiring such documentation.

ELIGIBILITY

Added Representatives Levy B and Owens as co-sponsors to the bill, expanding the legislative support base.

TIMELINE

Updated the bill's ordering date from April 18 by the Senate to May 21 by the House, reflecting the House's adoption of amendments.

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 7 edits · Apr 28, 2025

MODERATE

SB 1061 was amended to convert a permanent lumber grading training program into a time-limited pilot program that will sunset on January 2, 2033. The changes add specific content requirements for the training, clarify certification standards for instructors, and restrict the use of self-graded lumber to residential specialty code structures only.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a permanent program to a pilot program with a defined end date, and the applicability of self-graded lumber was narrowed to residential specialty code structures rather than all structures.

TIMELINE

Added a sunset provision requiring the pilot program to end on January 2, 2033.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific content requirements for the training program, including a minimum of eight instructional hours with hands-on practice and instruction on regionally relevant species identification.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified instructor certification requirements to include specific experience thresholds and industry involvement for maintaining competency.

DEFINITION

Added definitions for 'self-graded lumber' and 'third-party graded lumber' to clarify the types of lumber covered under the bill.

SCOPE

Restricted the use of self-graded lumber to structures subject to the Oregon Residential Specialty Code only, rather than all structures.

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirements for written disclosure of intent to use self-graded lumber at the time of building permit application and filing with the county clerk.

Added liability protections for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and graders of third-party graded lumber when self-graded lumber is used in the same structure.

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