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OregonHB 21702025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to aquatic invasive species.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.

Hefty fines for knowingly moving invasive species

If you knowingly transport aquatic invasive species, you face civil fines. A first violation can be up to $6,250. A second or later violation within five years is $5,000 to $15,000. Exceptions apply for ballast water, following decontamination orders, or transport to approved locations.

Must stop at boat inspection stations

The state requires people moving boats to stop at inspection stations. Every watercraft that passes a station is inspected, and you must follow any decontamination order. It is a Class D violation to skip a stop or not finish decontamination. If an officer has probable cause and a station is open within five miles, the officer can direct you there. The officer can help you turn safely, and not following the direction can bring criminal penalties.

Protection if you stop at inspection stations

If you stop at a station and cooperate, you get legal protection. You are not charged with a crime for possessing or moving aquatic invasive species.

More funding and partners for boat checks

The state creates the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund. Money is continuously available to the State Marine Board. The board uses it to run permits and give grants to prevent or control invasive species. State, tribal, and local governments can sign agreements to run check stations and decontaminate boats. Stations must have clear signs and at least one uniformed, trained staff member.

Defines invasive species and watercraft

The law defines which species and boats are covered. Aquatic invasive species include prohibited wildlife and noxious aquatic weeds listed by state agencies. Watercraft includes boats, equipment used to move them, and attached or detached outboard motors. These definitions decide who must follow inspection and cleaning rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 92 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2025

Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/17/2025

Natural Resources and Wildfire: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2025

Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 3/19/2025

Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 37, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    5/20/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/8/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/1/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/1/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed.

    4/30/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 04-30 by unanimous consent.

    4/29/2025Senate

  7. Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent.

    4/28/2025Senate

  8. Second reading.

    4/24/2025Senate

  9. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    4/24/2025Senate

  10. Work Session held.

    4/17/2025Senate

  11. Public Hearing held.

    4/15/2025Senate

  12. Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.

    3/27/2025Senate

  13. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    3/27/2025Senate

  14. Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.

    3/25/2025House

  15. Second reading.

    3/24/2025House

  16. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    3/21/2025House

  17. Work Session held.

    3/19/2025House

  18. Public Hearing held.

    2/10/2025House

  19. Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

    1/17/2025House

  20. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/30/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    3/21/2025

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    3/21/2025

    PDF

  • HALNRW Amendment -3 (Adopted)

    3/19/2025

    PDF

  • HALNRW Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/10/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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