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OregonSB 10512025 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to the State Forester; and declaring an emergency.

Sponsored By: Kayse Jama (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Governor gains control of State Forester

The Governor, rather than the forestry board, appoints Oregon’s State Forester, with Senate approval. The forester serves a four-year term, can be reappointed, and can be removed by the Governor. Candidates must have organizational management experience plus executive or operational experience and expertise overseeing forests and wildfire management on western forestlands. The forester heads the State Forestry Department and serves as the forestry board’s secretary. The deputy takes over the forester’s authority during absence or disability. The forester can appoint deputies, assistants, and staff with board approval, subject to state personnel rules. The forester’s salary is set by law or, when no amount is set, by the Governor. The forester, deputy, and assistant foresters receive reimbursement for actual and necessary travel and other work expenses. The law takes effect upon passage under an emergency clause.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kayse Jama

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 17

House vote • 6/26/2025

Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.

Yes: 36 • No: 11

House vote • 6/23/2025

Rules: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/18/2025

Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed.

Yes: 23 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/11/2025

Rules: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, July 17, 2025.

    7/25/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 544, 2025 Laws.

    7/25/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    7/17/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/27/2025House

  5. President signed.

    6/27/2025Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.

    6/26/2025House

  7. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 26, 2025 Calendar.

    6/25/2025House

  8. Second reading.

    6/24/2025House

  9. Recommendation: Do pass.

    6/23/2025House

  10. Work Session held.

    6/23/2025House

  11. Public Hearing held.

    6/19/2025House

  12. Referred to Rules.

    6/18/2025House

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

    6/18/2025House

  14. Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed.

    6/18/2025Senate

  15. Second reading.

    6/17/2025Senate

  16. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    6/16/2025Senate

  17. Work Session held.

    6/11/2025Senate

  18. Public Hearing held.

    3/24/2025Senate

  19. Referred to Rules.

    2/18/2025Senate

  20. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/18/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • SRULES Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    6/11/2025

    PDF

  • SRULES Amendment -4 (Adopted)

    6/11/2025

    PDF

  • SRULES Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    3/24/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

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