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OR SB516

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

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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