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OR HB2046

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Boomer Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • State Fish and Wildlife Commission must issue proportional credits for unfilled recreational angling tags and permits when a season is shortened or canceled after it has started, upon request through the computerized licensing system
  • Recreational anglers must return unfilled tags or permits to the commission to receive credits usable in future seasons
  • Commercial fishing permit holders are entitled to the same proportional credits when seasons are shortened or canceled after starting
  • For seasons shortened or canceled before they begin, the commission may only charge fees proportional to the actual fishing time allowed under the tag or permit
  • Applies to both recreational fishing (ORS chapter 497) and commercial fishing (ORS chapter 508)

Legislative Description

Relating to fishing season curtailment.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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