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HB 4153 Agri-tourism activity

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Director | 0 Comments

WATCH FOR AMENDMENT IN WORK SESSION HB 4153 defines Agri-tourism activity as promoting a farm operation. (i) Farm tours; (ii) Educational exhibits or classes; (iii) Crop mazes; (iv) Play structures; (v) Farm-to-table meals; (vi) Animal petting and feeding exhibits; (vii) Hay or tractor rides; or (viii) Other seasonal or holiday events. Requires that a farm must be able to support…

HB 2557 Prohibits farming octopus

Posted on March 31, 2025 by BJ

03/31/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2557 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HALNRW/Overview Prohibits a person from raising octopus for the purpose of human consumption or participating in the sale or offer for sale of octopus that was raised for human consumption. Our coastal restaurants have a good seafood reputation. So requiring them to import octopus is nonsense….

SB 747 Fines farms for overapplying fertilizers

Posted on February 8, 2025 by BJ

02/08/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB747 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SNRW/Overview The Act is a costly mandate on Oregon family farms. The bill would authorize state government to issue heavy fines and penalties against farmers who they deem to be “overapplying” fertilizers. Requires persons with ownership interests in at least 200 acres of irrigated land used…

HB 2557 Prohibits raising octopus for consumption

Posted on February 2, 2025 by BJ

02/02/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2557 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HALNRW/Overview Prohibits a person from raising octopus for the purpose of human consumption or participating in the sale or offer for sale of octopus that was raised for human consumption. Our coastal restaurants have a good seafood reputation. So requiring them to import octopus is nonsense….

HB 4153 Agri-tourism activity

HB 2557 Prohibits farming octopus

SB 747 Fines farms for overapplying fertilizers

HB 2557 Prohibits raising octopus for consumption

SB 85 closes Confined Animal Feeding Operations

SB 803 Standards for renewable diesel

SB 199 Controlling predatory animals

HB 3158 Taxes on diesel equipment

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