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OR HB2888

Relating to fish hatcheries.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act says that the ODF&W must get approval from the legislature before closing a hatchery that raises certain kinds of fish. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to seek prior legislative approval before taking any action to close a fish hatchery engaged in the propagation of an exploitation rate indi- cator stock.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODF&W) to obtain legislative approval before closing any public or private fish hatchery that raises fish species designated as "exploitation rate indicator stocks" under the Pacific Salmon Treaty or other U.S.-Canada treaties. An exploitation rate indicator stock refers to a specific population of fish used to monitor and manage fishing activities, helping scientists and policymakers track the impact of fishing on salmon populations. By mandating legislative approval for hatchery closures, the bill aims to provide additional oversight and potentially protect important fish breeding facilities that play a critical role in maintaining salmon populations and supporting local fishing industries. The legislation ensures that decisions about closing fish hatcheries cannot be made unilaterally by the department but must go through a legislative review process, which could involve public input and careful consideration of the potential ecological and economic impacts of such closures.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. (on 01/17/2025)

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