Rulemaking at ODA

Rulemaking is how the government creates or updates rules.  These rules are like instructions that explain how to follow laws. They can be added, changed, or removed; either for a short time or permanently.  

Rulemaking Process

1. Rulemaking can start in three ways: by ODA staff, a public petition, or the Oregon legislature.
2. Draft rules are usually reviewed by a rules advisory committee (RAC), sometimes more than once.
3. The public can give input on proposed rules when they are published in the Oregon Bulletin, on the ODA rulemaking webpage, and through the ODA rulemaking email list. 
   
4. A public hearing, usually held online, is scheduled so people can share their thoughts. Written comments are also accepted until a set deadline. 
   
5. After reviewing public input, the ODA Director decides if changes are needed.
   
6. Once final, the permanent rules are filed with the Oregon Secretary of State, completing the rulemaking process.

Filed Temporary Rules

• Establishes temporary rules for the Oregon Agricultural Workforce Housing Grant Program administration
  

Proposed Rules Open for Public Comment

Refer to the Secretary of State website for the official and complete rules. If you think there are any discrepancies or omissions in the version provided here, please consult the Secretary of State website.

• Amends Oregon Poultry Slaughter Exemption to include Rabbit
  
• Last day to offer comments:  April 30, 2025, 5:00 pm
• Mail: ODA Food Safety Program, 635 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
• Email: rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov, Subject line: Rabbit Rules
• Online: form below

Rules in Progress

This section provides information on rules that are being developed. Before proposed rules are filed for public comment with the Oregon Secretary of State, one or more Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings are usually held. RAC meetings are open for the public to observe, but only invited members take part in discussions. Meeting materials are available to the public as the rulemaking process moves forward, as explained at the top of this page.

Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area (LUBGWMA) Rules

• Invited RAC members
  
• LUBGWMA Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) Kick-Off meeting - March 20, 2024, 9-10:30 am
• Meeting materials 
• Meeting recording
  
• Session 2 RAC Meeting - April 23, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
  
• Meeting link, ID: 292 454 447 152, Passcode: RM7ME2E7
  
• Meeting call-in number: 503.446.4951 Passcode: 821 240 167#
• Session 3 RAC Meeting - May 22, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
• Meeting link, ID: 292 454 447 152, Passcode: RM7ME2E7
• Meeting call-in number: 503.446.4951 Passcode: 821 240 167#
  
• Session 4 RAC Meeting - June, 26, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
• Meeting link, ID: 292 454 447 152, Passcode: RM7ME2E7
• Meeting call-in number: 503.446.4951 Passcode: 821 240 167#
  
• Session 5 RAC Meeting - July 24, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
• Meeting link, ID: 292 454 447 152, Passcode: RM7ME2E7
  
• Meeting call-in number: 503.446.4951 Passcode: 821 240 167#
  
• Session 6 RAC Meeting - August 18, 2025, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
• Meeting link, ID: 292 454 447 152, Passcode: RM7ME2E7
• Meeting call-in number: 503.446.4951 Passcode: 821 240 167#
  

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