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Oregon Legislature · HB 2982 · Chaptered (Chapter 381)

Increases boating fees and deposits moneys into the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund.

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Officially: “Increases boating fees and deposits moneys into the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund.” Read the full text

2025R1 session

What it does

Digest: The Act increases some boat fees. The money raised will be put into a fund to prevent and control plants and animals that do not belong in the waters of this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.5). Increases boating fees and deposits moneys into the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund. Provides that a waterway access permit is required while operating a nonmotorized boat of any length.<b> Creates exceptions.</b>
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. · Jan 13, 2025

House

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. · Jan 17, 2025

House

Public Hearing held. · Feb 10, 2025

House

Work Session held. · Mar 19, 2025

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means. · Mar 24, 2025

House

Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker. · Mar 24, 2025

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources. · Apr 30, 2025

House

Work Session held. · May 7, 2025

House

Returned to Full Committee. · May 7, 2025

House

Work Session held. · May 16, 2025

House

Recommendation: Do pass. · May 20, 2025

House

Second reading. · May 21, 2025

House

Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed. · May 22, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to President's desk. · May 27, 2025

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means. · May 27, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill. · May 29, 2025

Senate

Second reading. · May 29, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent. · Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-04 by unanimous consent. · Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-05 by unanimous consent. · Jun 4, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-09 by unanimous consent. · Jun 5, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-10 by unanimous consent. · Jun 9, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent. · Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-12 by unanimous consent. · Jun 11, 2025

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Anderson, Frederick. Passed. · Jun 12, 2025

Senate

Speaker signed. · Jun 13, 2025

House

President signed. · Jun 16, 2025

Senate

Governor signed. · Jun 24, 2025

House

Chapter 381, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026. · Jul 25, 2025

House

The numbers

13
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Ken HelmMark OwensSusan McLainChris GorsekFarrah ChaichiAnnessa HartmanJules WaltersWlnsvey CamposLew FrederickJeff GoldenBobby LevyMark GambaTom Andersen

Recorded votes

Third reading. Carried by Anderson, Frederick. Passed.Senate · 2025-06-12 · Aye 19, Nay 9, Excused 2
Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.House · 2025-05-22 · Aye 47, Excused 6, Nay 6
Recorded voteJoint · 2025-05-16 · Aye 32, Nay 10, Excused 4
Recorded voteHouse · 2025-03-19 · Aye 9
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Oregon legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Chapter 381, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026. (Jul 25, 2025).