Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate committee hears bill to bar certain PRC entities from buying farmland in exclusive‑farm zones
Summary
Senate Bill 641 would prohibit the People’s Republic of China and related entities from acquiring real property zoned for exclusive farm use; sponsor cited national‑security concerns near military operations areas and proposed amendments to exempt entities vetted through federal national security review.
The Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs held a public hearing on Senate Bill 641, which would bar the People’s Republic of China, its agencies or entities subject to its jurisdiction from acquiring real property or property interests in parcels zoned for exclusive farm use in Oregon. Under the bill as presented, instruments or agreements in violation would be void and would apply to instruments executed on or after the bill’s effective date.
Senator Daniel Bonham, sponsor of SB 641, said concerns that…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
