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OR SB976
Bill
AI Summary
- Trained individuals may perform cattle pregnancy verification services without a veterinary license, provided they work within the scope of their training
- State Department of Agriculture must establish rules specifying circumstances under which unlicensed persons may perform pregnancy verification on cattle
- Individuals authorized to verify cattle pregnancy are required to report livestock diseases to the Department of Agriculture
- Amendments to ORS 596.321 and 686.040 become operative on January 1, 2026
- Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to providing animal health care; and declaring an emergency.
Last Action
Motion to lay bill, together with Governor's message, on the table carried. Ayes, 14; Nays, 8--Anderson, Bonham, Girod, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Weber; Excused, 8--Gelser Blouin, Gorsek, Hayden, Lieber, Linthicum, McLane, Prozanski, Thatcher.
8/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means6/23/2025
Capitol Construction6/12/2025
Ways and Means4/7/2025
Natural Resources and Wildfire2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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