Oregon · Senate Bill 795 · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws.

SB 795 Became law

  1. Introduced Jan 13, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 17, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 6, 2025
  4. Passed the House May 5, 2025
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law May 14, 2025

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

The Act changes laws about the cleanup of marine vessels that have been left alone or that are in bad shape. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7). Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws. Clarifies that an authorized agency may remove and dispose of marine debris without notice. Creates the offense of abandoning a vessel. Punishes by a maximum fine of $2,000. Expands the…

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The Act changes laws about the cleanup of marine vessels that have been left alone or that are in bad shape. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7). Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws. Clarifies that an authorized agency may remove and dispose of marine debris without notice. Creates the offense of abandoning a vessel. Punishes by a maximum fine of $2,000. Expands the offense of possession of a derelict vessel. Authorizes the Director of the Department of State Lands to procure or supervise the procurement of goods, services and personal services related to the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Every action

19 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
  2. CommitteeReferred to Natural Resources and Wildfire. · Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire
  3. CommitteePublic Hearing held. · Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire
  4. CommitteeWork Session held. · Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire
  5. CommitteeRecommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) · Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire
  6. SenateSecond reading.
  7. SenateThird reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.29–1 vote
  8. HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
  9. CommitteeReferred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. · House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
  10. CommitteePublic Hearing held. · House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
  11. CommitteeWork Session held. · House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
  1. CommitteeRecommendation: Do pass. · House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
  2. HouseSecond reading.
  3. HouseThird reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed.52–0 vote
  4. SenatePresident signed.
  5. HouseSpeaker signed.
  6. GovernorGovernor signed.
  7. SenateChapter 90, 2025 Laws.
  8. SenateEffective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. · Full Senate

Passed 29–1
Mar 6, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 29 No 1
Democrats: 18 yes, 0 no Republicans: 11 yes, 1 no
How each member voted

Yes · 29

No · 1

Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed. · Full House

Passed 52–0
May 5, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 52 No 0 Not voting 8
Democrats: 31 yes, 0 no Republicans: 21 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 52

Excused · 8

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Feb 25, 2025 Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Members

Yes · 5

 5–0
Apr 28, 2025 House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Recommendation: Do pass.
Members

Yes · 8

Excused · 1

 8–0

Sponsors

The 0 members who introduced it.

From Oregon's official records (api.oregonlegislature.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.