Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3543: Relating to aquatic invasive species; 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 3543 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to aquatic invasive species; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Ken Helm (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican). 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.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Environmental Quality to conduct activities related to ballast water to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“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 Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.