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OR SB769
Bill
AI Summary
- Counties may exempt themselves from Oregon's statewide ban on using dogs to hunt or pursue cougars (ORS 498.164) if voters approve a county ballot measure
- Exemption measures can be placed on the ballot through citizen initiative petition or referral by the county governing body
- Counties that approve an exemption must notify the State Department of Fish and Wildlife
- State Fish and Wildlife Commission retains full authority to manage cougar populations in exempt counties under existing wildlife laws
Legislative Description
Relating to county elections concerning methods of taking wildlife; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Wildfire1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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