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SB 830 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to on-site septic systems; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Modifies provisions of the on-site septic system loan program to allow for grants. Expands eligibility for the program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 28, 2025
MODERATE
This bill transitions from a draft to an enrolled version, making it ready for signature. The substantive policy content remains largely the same, though the document format was updated to reflect its final status. The bill establishes a financial assistance program for on-site septic systems, allowing for both grants and loans to help repair, replace, upgrade, or evaluate systems that pose public health or water quality risks.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on on-site septic systems for residences and small businesses, with no substantive changes to applicability.
TECHNICAL

Document format changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status, indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection (4) requiring the Department of Environmental Quality to give preference to applicants providing assistance to low and moderate income households, residential housing providers, and small business property owners unable to obtain traditional financing.

DEFINITION

Renumbered subsection (d) to (e) to accommodate the new preference requirements, shifting the definition of 'Small business' to subsection (e).

TIMELINE

Added a specific effective date provision stating the Act takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 regular session adjourns sine die.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025 · House May 20, 2025

How they voted

29–0
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic17
17 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 28, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Levy B. Passed.
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.