Oregon · Senate Bill 1539 · 2026 Regular Session

Allows an individual to verify whether cattle are pregnant without holding a valid license issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining…

SB 1539 Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 2, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 2, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Feb 19, 2026
  4. Passed the House Feb 27, 2026
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law Mar 31, 2026

What it does

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

The Act says a person might be allowed to do certain jobs with animals, like checking if cows are pregnant, even if they are not veterinarians. Allows the OSVMEB to adopt rules to explain when this is okay. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). [ Digest: The Act says a person might be allowed to do certain jobs with animals, like checking if cows are pregnant, even if they are not veterinarians. Allows the ODA to adopt…

Read the full title (130 words)

The Act says a person might be allowed to do certain jobs with animals, like checking if cows are pregnant, even if they are not veterinarians. Allows the OSVMEB to adopt rules to explain when this is okay. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). [ Digest: The Act says a person might be allowed to do certain jobs with animals, like checking if cows are pregnant, even if they are not veterinarians. Allows the ODA to adopt rules to explain when this is okay. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). ] Allows an individual to verify whether cattle are pregnant without holding a valid license issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board under certain circumstances. Permits the [ State Department of Agriculture ] board to adopt rules. Sunsets on January 1, 2031.

Read the full official title (26 words)

Allows an individual to verify whether cattle are pregnant without holding a valid license issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board under certain circumstances.

Every action

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

Show the 11 earlier steps
  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 Nash. Passed.26–2 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 Owens. Passed.40–2 vote
  4. SenatePresident signed.
  5. HouseSpeaker signed.
  6. GovernorGovernor signed.
  7. SenateChapter 83, 2026 Laws.
  8. SenateEffective date, January 1, 2027.

Roll calls

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

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

Passed 26–2
Feb 19, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 26 No 2 Not voting 2
Democrats: 15 yes, 2 no Republicans: 11 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 26

No · 2

Excused · 2

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

Passed 40–2
Feb 27, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 40 No 2 Not voting 18
Democrats: 29 yes, 2 no Republicans: 11 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 40

No · 2

Excused · 18

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Feb 12, 2026 Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Members

Yes · 4

No · 1

 4–1
Feb 25, 2026 House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Recommendation: Do pass.
Members

Yes · 8

No · 1

Excused · 2

 8–1

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.