SB 85 closes confined animal feeding operations

Posted on May 19, 2023 by dbleiler | 5 Comments

This bill was originally introduced as requiring the State Department of Agriculture to study confined animal feeding operations (CAFO), and to submit findings to Legislature. However, -1 amendment stops all operations upon renewal of license until adequate study is completed and addressed through laws and rules. It is written as if the study was already shown to need restrictions, so…

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HB 3214 limits animals in traveling animal acts

Posted on March 18, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill prohibits person from using specified types of animals in traveling animal act. Provides certain exemptions from prohibition. Punishes by maximum of six months’ imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Authorizes court to require person convicted of violation to forfeit animal used in violation. This bill is a rerun from years past. The vague language will likely ban FFA/4H livestock…

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HB 3008 Prohibits Certain Animals for Show

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

HB 3008 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB3008 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/HAGNR/Overview This bill prohibits person from using specified types of animals in traveling animal act for performance in which an animal is transported to perform. Provides certain exemptions for domestic animals. Personal Choice and Responsibility Animals have been a cornerstone of youth…

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SB 832 Mandates Covid-19 tests for Mink Farmers

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

SB 832 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB832 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Committees/SNRWR/Overview This bill mandates that mink farm owners not operate unless they have tested negative for COVID-19 within previous 10 days and directs the State Department of Agriculture to establish and implement contact tracing for mink farm workers. Personal Choice and Responsibility…

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