SB 547 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month; and declaring an emergency.

SB 547 designates April of each year as Oregon Native Plant Appreciation Month, encouraging public recognition of native plant species. The bill also declares an emergency effective upon passage, though it does not specify emergency measures. This procedural bill became law on June 20, 2025, after being signed by the Governor and enacted as Chapter 368, 2025 Laws. It directly affects Oregon residents through the official designation of the month for educational and community awareness purposes.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Jun 20, 2025

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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 5 edits · Jun 20, 2025

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from a Senate amendment version to the final enrolled version ready for signature. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with only formatting, sponsorship details, and signature blocks updated to reflect the bill's final passage through both legislative chambers.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' indicating final legislative approval

Added full list of sponsoring senators and representatives with Luci Moody's name

Added signature blocks for Senate passage, House passage, and Governor approval

Removed editorial summary section that was not part of the final enrolled bill

Reformatted bill text to standard enrolled format with proper page numbering

Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2025 · House Jun 11, 2025

How they voted

27–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 29

Feb 20, 2025

D Democratic17

16 Yea 1

94% Yea

R Republican12

11 Yea 1

91% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 20, 2025

Signed into law

Governor signed.

upper

Jun 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Jun 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.

lower

Jun 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass.

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.

upper

Feb 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

upper

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

2 primary · 9 co-sponsors