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OR SB350
OR SB350Relating to decreasing the barred owl population to conserve the spotted owl population; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act finds that barred owls prey on spotted owls. The Act tells an agency to take actions to reduce the numbers of barred owls. The Act gives money for one of the actions. (Flesch Readability Score: 90.8). Finds that barred owls are known to prey on spotted owls. Instructs the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to issue an order authorizing the taking of barred owls and to establish a program re- warding the taking of barred owls. Appropriates moneys to the commission to fund the program rewarding the taking of barred owls. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the ecological issue of barred owls threatening spotted owl populations in Oregon by creating a state-sponsored program to reduce barred owl numbers. Specifically, the bill authorizes the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to issue an order allowing the taking (removal) of barred owls, which are known to prey on spotted owls, and establishes a financial incentive program that will pay $5 for each barred owl removed. To support this initiative, the bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium to fund the owl removal program. The bill is structured with an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgent nature of protecting the spotted owl population. The legislative findings acknowledge that barred owls pose a significant threat to spotted owls, and the bill represents a direct conservation intervention aimed at preserving the spotted owl species by directly reducing the population of its predatory competitor.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB350 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB350 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84547 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB350/Introduced |
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