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OR HB3596

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • State Department of Fish and Wildlife must study mule deer in the Steens Mountain herd range area, examining maternal condition effects on population, habitat condition effects on maternal health, and predation effects on survival rates
  • Study must use parameters and metrics consistent with previous studies of the Murderers Creek and Klamath herd range areas
  • Department must begin the study by December 31, 2026, and submit a report with potential legislative recommendations to natural resources committees by September 15, 2028
  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, available continuously until expended
  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage; study provisions repeal on January 2, 2029

Legislative Description

Relating to wildlife management; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/15/2025
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water2/20/2025

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