Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 2739 — Relating to patent holder liability for genetically engineered organisms.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  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 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Allows cause of action against patent holder for genetically engineered organism present on land without permission of owner or lawful occupant. Allows court to award prevailing plaintiff costs, attorney fees and treble economic damages.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

  4. Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

  5. Work Session held.

  6. Public Hearing held.

  7. Referred to Judiciary.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (85)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2739 do?
Allows cause of action against patent holder for genetically engineered organism present on land without permission of owner or lawful occupant. Allows court to award prevailing plaintiff costs, attorney fees and treble economic damages.
Who sponsors HB 2739?
HB 2739 is sponsored by Phil Barnhart, Rob Nosse (Democrat), Pam Marsh (Democrat), Tawna Sanchez (Democrat), and Diego Hernandez.
What is the current status of HB 2739?
This bill died with 2017 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 2739?
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