SB1525

Relating to organizations relevant to Oregon's coastal resources; and prescribing an effective date.

Complete·4/6/26

Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force and allows the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to form a nonprofit.

This Act creates the Blue Economy Task Force to study Oregon's blue economy and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2027. The task force will identify sectors, economic development plans, and opportunities for sustainable growth. It also authorizes the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to create a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax. The act takes effect 91 days after the 2026 legislative session ends.

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Roll Call Votes

55 Yea

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2 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

3:00 PM

Joint Ways and Means Work Session

Feb 27

10:00 AM

Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee On Capital Construction Work Session

History

Apr 6

Senate

Chapter 80, 2026 Laws.

Apr 6

Senate

Effective date, June 5, 2026.

Mar 31

Senate

Governor signed.