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OR SB516
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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AI Summary
- Appropriates General Fund money to the State Department of Agriculture for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, to hire up to two full-time staff members for meat inspection programs (specific dollar amount left blank in bill text)
- Funds the state inspection program authorized under ORS 619.042 for processing and sale of meat products from nonamenable species (animals not covered by federal inspection requirements)
- Requires staff to conduct inspection activities equitably across Oregon, prioritizing slaughter-specific facilities, rural and underserved communities, and facilities receiving Oregon Meat Processing Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grant Program funding
- Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to a program of state inspection by the State Department of Agriculture; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Wildfire1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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