Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3486: Relating to marine research; 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 3486 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to marine research; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Boomer Wright (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
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 <b>Oceangoing Research Vessel Program and the</b> University of Oregon for purposes related to the <b>University of</b> Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomer Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
“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 order of Speaker.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.