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 can start in three ways: by ODA staff, a public petition, or the Oregon legislature.
- Draft rules are usually reviewed by a rules advisory committee (RAC), sometimes more than once.
- 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.
- A public hearing, usually held online, is scheduled so people can share their thoughts.
Written comments are also accepted until a set deadline.
- After reviewing public input, the ODA Director decides if changes are needed.
- Once final, the permanent rules are filed with the
Oregon Secretary of State, completing the rulemaking process.
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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.
Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) Information - RAC meetings are open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and observe the discussions. However, only invited RAC members will have the opportunity to provide comments during the meetings. We will do our best to post a copy of the draft rules about a week before the meeting.
- Draft rules to be discussed
- Date and time: April 21, 2026; 1:00-3:00 pm
- Location: OSU Ag Research Center Conference Rm - 850 NW Dogwood Ln, Madras, OR 97741
- Virtual option: Meeting link, Meeting ID: 292642784631165, Passcode: Xy6pr996
- Dial in by phone: 503.446.4951,,625207840#
- Invited RAC members: Gary Bishop, Kevin Richards, Jeremiah Dung, Kyle Bender, Ken Stout, Eric Utter, Kerry/Trish Backsen, Wade Flegel, Tim Deboodt, Kenny Smith
Memo detailing ODA's plan for 2025-2026
- RAC meeting information - March 10, 2026 -Cancelled until further notice. We will provide an update when more information becomes available.
- Overview memo
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Overview memo
- To volunteer to serve on the Rules Advisory Committee (RAC), email rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov with your name, contact information, and a brief description of your connection to the program no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, February 6, 2026.
Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) Information - RAC meetings are open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and observe the discussions. However, only invited RAC members will have the opportunity to provide comments during the meetings. We will do our best to post a copy of the draft rules about a week before the meeting.
- Date and time: April 30, 2026; 9:00-11:00 am
- Location: North Valley Complex (NVC) Multipurpose Conference Rm, 26755 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070
- Virtual option: Meeting link, Meeting ID: 260 413 601 156 62, Passcode: mA7PP2UZ
- Dial in by phone: 503.446.4951,,308563738#
- Invited RAC Members: Charles Ortiz, Megan Chuinard Graser, Eric Setniker, Brenda Landis, Emily Woodcock, Dustin Wilfong, Mark Simmons, Garth Mulkey, Marc Mickelson, Aaron Kuenzi, Anna Scharf, Bill Merrigan, Ken Stout, Lucas Rue
Overview memo
Proposed Rules Open for Public Comment
If you think there are any discrepancies or omissions in the version provided here, please consult the
Secretary of State website.
If no rules appear in this section, there are no rules currently open for comment. When rules are open for public comment, this section will include a summary of the proposed rule, a statement about possible costs, rules advisory committee (RAC) meeting notes or recordings, and any other documents used during the process.
Proposed rules
- Last day to submit written comments: April 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- No verbal comments were received during the hearing.
RAC meeting information
Overview memo
Proposed rules
- Last day to submit written comment: February 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- No verbal comments provided during public hearing.
RAC meeting information
Overview memo
Proposed rules
- Last day to submit written comments: May 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- Virtual public comment details
- Date and time: April 23, 2026, 10:30-11:30 am
- Hearing link; ID: 25851467800664, Passcode: je22QA6b
- Call-in info: 503.446.4951,,962488108#
Overview memo
Proposed rules
- Last day to submit written comments: May 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- Virtual public comment details
- Date and time: April 23, 2026, 10:30-11:30 am
- Hearing link; ID: 25851467800664, Passcode: je22QA6b
- Call-in info: 503.446.4951,,962488108#
Overview memo
- Last day to submit written comments: January 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- Virtual public comment details
- Date and time: January 16, 2026; 10:30-11:00 am
- No verbal comments provided during public comment hearing.
- Proposed rules
- There is no overview memo. These rules do not change the content. They split the original rule into three separate rules to make it clearer.
Proposed rules
Note: These rules were refiled with a new notice on March 11, 2026, including
updated hearing and public comment deadlines, to reflect updated funding
needs for the Nursery Program.
- Last day to submit written comments: April 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- Virtual public comment details
- Date and time: April 23, 2026; 9:00-10:00 am
- Hearing link; ID:26427495828955, Passcode: Fe9qs60F
- Call-in info: 503.446.4951,,330549907#
- Last day to submit written comments: March 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- Virtual public comment details
- Date and time: March 18, 2026; 9:00-10:00 am
- Hearing link; ID:25489295746879, Passcode: L8yj2JC6
- Call-in info: 503.446.4951,,746202564#
Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting information
Overview memo
Recently Adopted Rules
Rules adopted in the last year (starting March 2025) are listed below. Please visit the Secretary of State website to
find all ODA rules.
Last day to submit written comments: December 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm Comment period extended to December 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Virtual Public Comment Details
- No verbal comments were provided during the hearing
- Date and time: December 2, 2025; 3:00-4:00 pm
RAC meeting
Listening sessions annoucement and information
Listening Session Schedule Please join us at the session most convenient for you. These are informal sessions to gather your input.
- Prineville
- Date: Tuesday, August 26
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Location: 4H Clover Building, 502 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, OR
- La Grande
- Date: Wednesday, August 27
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Location: Oregon State University Extension Office, 10507 N McAlister Rd, Su 9, La Grande, OR
- Klamath Falls
- Date: Friday, September 5
- Location: Oregon Board of Agriculture Meeting, Running Y Resort, 5500 Running Y Rd, Klamath Falls, OR
- Presentation by ODA and ODFW at 8:35 AM
- Public comment periods at 9:35 AM and 11:15 AM
- Virtual participation is available for this session.
- ODA wolf grant webpage
- Final rules
- Summary report with comments
- Last day to submit written comments: December 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm Comment period extended to January 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
- Proposed rules
- Virtual Public Comment Details
- Date and time: December 16, 2025, 9:00-9:30 am
- No verbal comments provided during public hearing
- RAC meeting information
Annoucement of final rules and summary of rule changes
Final rules
Summary report with comments
Last day to submit written comments: December 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Proposed LUBGWMA rules
References 10/24/25
Overview presentation to December 2025 Board of Agriculture meeting
Informal Meeting Information
- December 4, 2025 5:30-6:30 pm
- In person: SAGE Center, 101 Olson Rd NE, Boardman, OR 97301
- Meeting was not recorded. No public comments were accepted as it was strictly an informal meeting.
Public Comment Details
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December 15, 2025 - In Person and Virtual Options: 5:30-7:00 pm
- An informational hearing started at 5:30pm and was followed by a public comment hearing both in person and virtually.
- Meeting recording
- December 16, 2025 - Virtual Only: 5:30-6:30 pm
- LUBGWMA Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) Kick-off meeting - March 20, 2024, 9-10:30am
Session 2 RAC Meeting - April 23, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Session 3 RAC Meeting - May 22, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Session 4 RAC Meeting - June, 26, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Session 5 RAC Meeting - July 24, 2025, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Session 6 RAC Meeting - August 18, 2025, 2:00 to 3:30 pm
- Presentation about the LUBGWMA rulemaking at Board of Agriculture meeting - September 5, 2025, 10:00 to 11:00 am
- Session 7 RAC Meeting - September 30, 2025, 1-2:30 pm
- Session 8 RAC Meeting - October 16, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm
- Final rule
- Summary report with comments
- Last day to submit written comments: no later than 5:00 pm on February 27, 2026
- Proposed rules
- There is no overview memo because the rule amendments implement a statutorily required inflationary adjustment and do not make substantive changes to the Cottage Food rules, program requirements, or compliance obligations.
Rulemaking Planning Calendar
Commodity Commission Rulemaking
Oregon’s
commodity commissions are groups created at the request of growers to support specific crops. They focus on research, education, and market development. To learn more about each commission and their rulemaking, visit the
commodity commission contact list.
Database reports, links, and related Administrative Rules resources.