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OregonSB 10612025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to a lumber grading training program.

Sponsored By: Todd Nash (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Homeowners face limits on lumber claims

Third-party graded lumber bears a valid grade stamp from an accredited grading agency. Its manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and graders cannot be held partly or fully liable for failures or defects in self-graded lumber. This protection applies only when both types of lumber are used in the same structure permitted under the self-graded process. It limits homeowners' ability to seek recovery from those parties for self-graded lumber defects, not defects in their own lumber. This liability limit expires January 2, 2033.

Self-graded lumber for homes requires disclosures

Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services must create a process for builders, designers, and owners to use self-graded lumber. This means lumber tested and approved by a person certified through the training pilot. Use is limited to structures covered by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. Applicants must disclose this use in writing to a licensed building inspector when applying for a building permit. The disclosure must be filed with the county clerk as part of the property's permanent deed record. Lumber must have a known source, with a documented relationship or permit between its owner and the milled lumber's purchaser. The process cannot create or accept new lumber grades or design values in the state building code. These rules expire January 2, 2033.

New lumber grader training and renewal rules

Oregon State University Extension must offer a lumber grading training pilot each year, consulting with the state's building regulation department. Training includes at least eight instructional hours, with hands-on practice using physical lumber samples. It covers local wood species, moisture, and visual grading rules for lumber used to support buildings. Extension sets completion and certification requirements and issues certificates to successful participants. Certified graders must renew their certification every five years. Instructors need an accredited grader certification, seven years of relevant professional experience with knowledge of regional grading rules, or Extension-approved equivalent qualifications. Relevant experience includes lumber grading, quality control, or wood products education. Instructors must maintain their skills through industry involvement, refresher courses, or other Extension-approved methods. The pilot expires January 2, 2033.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Todd Nash

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Boomer Wright

    Republican • House

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark Owens

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 117 • No: 7

Senate vote • 6/23/2025

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

Yes: 30 • No: 0

House vote • 5/29/2025

Third reading. Carried by Owens. Passed.

Yes: 48 • No: 3

House vote • 5/19/2025

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

Yes: 8 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed.

Yes: 27 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/8/2025

Labor and Business: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2026.

    8/13/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 625, 2025 Laws.

    8/13/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    7/31/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/24/2025House

  5. President signed.

    6/24/2025Senate

  6. Bonham, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.

    6/23/2025Senate

  7. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

    6/23/2025Senate

  8. Vote explanation(s) filed by Scharf.

    5/29/2025House

  9. Third reading. Carried by Owens. Passed.

    5/29/2025House

  10. Rules suspended. Carried over to May 29, 2025 Calendar.

    5/28/2025House

  11. Rules suspended. Carried over to May 28, 2025 Calendar.

    5/27/2025House

  12. Carried over to May 27, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

    5/23/2025House

  13. Second reading.

    5/22/2025House

  14. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

    5/21/2025House

  15. Work Session held.

    5/19/2025House

  16. Public Hearing held.

    5/12/2025House

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

    4/29/2025House

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

    4/29/2025House

  19. Vote explanation(s) filed by Robinson.

    4/28/2025Senate

  20. Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed.

    4/28/2025Senate

  21. Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.

    4/24/2025Senate

  22. Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.

    4/23/2025Senate

  23. Carried over to 04-23 by unanimous consent.

    4/22/2025Senate

  24. Second reading.

    4/21/2025Senate

  25. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means (Printed A-Eng.) Referral denied by order of the President.

    4/18/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • HALNRW Amendment -A5 (Adopted)

    5/19/2025

    PDF

  • HALNRW Amendment -A5 (Proposed)

    5/12/2025

    PDF

  • SLB Amendment -4 (Adopted)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • B-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendments to A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

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