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OR SB222
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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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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