Oregon 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 4049 — Relating to a study of PFAS in biosolids applied to land; declaring an emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

<b>Digest: This Act directs OSU to study PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields that do not produce crops for human food. The Act directs OSU to submit a final report by Sept. 1, 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0).</b> [<i>Digest: This Act directs OSU to study the fate of PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields. The Act directs OSU to submit a report by Dec. 15, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.7).</i>] Directs the Oregon State University Extension Service and the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University to study the [<i>fate and transport</i>]<b> distribution and occurrence</b> of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in biosolids applied to agricultural fields<b> that do not produce crops intended for human consumption</b>. Directs the extension service and college to submit [<i>findings</i>]<b> a final report</b> to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture not later than [<i>December 15, 2025</i>]<b> September 1, 2027</b>. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  3. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Public Hearing held.

  6. Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  7. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (86)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4049 do?
<b>Digest: This Act directs OSU to study PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields that do not produce crops for human food. The Act directs OSU to submit a final report by Sept. 1, 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0).</b> [<i>Digest: This Act directs OSU to study the fate of PFAS in biosolids that are spread on farm fields. The Act directs OSU to submit a report by Dec. 15, 2025. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.7).</i>] Directs the Oregon State University Extension Service and the College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University to study the [<i>fate and transport</i>]<b> distribution and occurrence</b> of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in biosolids applied to agricultural fields<b> that do not produce crops intended for human consumption</b>. Directs the extension service and college to submit [<i>findings</i>]<b> a final report</b> to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to agriculture not later than [<i>December 15, 2025</i>]<b> September 1, 2027</b>. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Who sponsors HB 4049?
HB 4049 is sponsored by Mark Gamba (Democrat), Mark Owens (Republican), Janeen Sollman (Democrat), and Ken Helm (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4049?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4049?
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