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OregonSB 3602025 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to machine-powered pesticide application devices; and prescribing an effective date.

Sponsored By: David Brock Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Public workers get pesticide exemption with training

Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible employees of covered entities can apply pesticides without a public applicator license or trainee certificate. The device must run on an electric battery and hold no more than five gallons. The pesticide cannot be restricted-use, and applications cannot take place on school campuses. Employees must first complete employer-provided training on safe pesticide handling, application, storage, and device use. Employers must keep training records throughout each employee's employment and show them to the Oregon Department of Agriculture on request.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Court Boice

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 113 • No: 8

Senate vote • 6/3/2025

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

Yes: 26 • No: 3

House vote • 5/29/2025

Third reading. Carried by Boice. Passed.

Yes: 49 • No: 1

House vote • 5/19/2025

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

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed.

Yes: 25 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

Energy and Environment: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

    6/20/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 310, 2025 Laws.

    6/20/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    6/11/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/4/2025House

  5. President signed.

    6/4/2025Senate

  6. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

    6/3/2025Senate

  7. Third reading. Carried by Boice. Passed.

    5/29/2025House

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

    5/28/2025House

  9. Second reading.

    5/27/2025House

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

    5/23/2025House

  11. Work Session held.

    5/19/2025House

  12. Public Hearing held.

    5/5/2025House

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

    4/10/2025House

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

    4/3/2025House

  15. Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed.

    4/3/2025Senate

  16. Carried over to 04-03 by unanimous consent.

    4/2/2025Senate

  17. Second reading.

    4/1/2025Senate

  18. Recommendation: Do pass.

    4/1/2025Senate

  19. Work Session held.

    3/26/2025Senate

  20. Public Hearing held.

    3/17/2025Senate

  21. Referred to Energy and Environment.

    1/17/2025Senate

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

    1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • HALNRW Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    5/19/2025

    PDF

  • HALNRW Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    5/5/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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