Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3246: Relating to circular economy; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3246 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to circular economy; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Ken Helm (Democratic), Tom Andersen (Democratic), Paul Evans (Democratic), Bobby Levy (Republican), Gregory Smith. It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a roadmap for the purpose of promoting <b>voluntary</b> industrial symbiosis activities in Oregon. <b>Requires the department to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development not later than September 15, 2026. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Business Development Department to fund technical assistance for up to six industrial symbiosis pilot communities in Oregon. Authorizes certain county service districts to fund water resource management services with charges for district services, facilities or commodities.</b> [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2028.</i>] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| April Dobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Annessa Hartman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Em Levy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Susan McLain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Rep Neron | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Mari Watanabe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.