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OR SB222

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife must establish a program to monitor the introduction of smallmouth bass into rivers draining to the Pacific Ocean, excluding the Columbia River
  • ODFW must support programs to eradicate smallmouth bass from these same Pacific-draining rivers (excluding Columbia River)
  • Legislative finding declares smallmouth bass prey on juvenile salmon
  • Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025 to implement these provisions
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to the protection of salmon; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/24/2025
Energy and Environment1/17/2025

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