SB 1023
Requires the Attorney General to adopt and maintain a list of foreign adversaries who are ineligible to receive conveyances of certain land, mineral or water interests.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SVEMFW) |
| Sponsors | David Brock Smith (Republican) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
The bill requires the Attorney General to maintain a list of foreign adversaries ineligible to receive conveyances of land, mineral, or water interests.
Overview#
Digest: This Act blocks US adversaries from getting land, water or mineral rights. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the Attorney General to adopt and maintain a list of foreign adversaries who are ineligible to receive conveyances of certain land, mineral or water interests. Makes unauthorized conveyances void.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Bailey | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-10 |
| ALDENE MCCAW | ROSEBURG | Support | 2025-03-10 |
| Elaine Lavington | ROSEBURG | Support | 2025-03-10 |
| D Torres | Southern Oregon | Support | 2025-03-10 |
| Shantel Schroeder | LEBANON | Support | 2025-03-12 |
| Monique Bochsler | Scio | Support | 2025-03-13 |
| Ryan Krabill | Oregon Farm Bureau | Support | 2025-03-13 |
| Kelly Wine | Southern Oregon | Support | 2025-03-14 |
| Scott Wine | Southern Oregon | Support | 2025-03-14 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Support | 2025-03-14 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-02-18 | S | Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs. |
| 2025-03-13 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |