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OR SB353

OR SB353
Relating to wolf predation of livestock; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 gives money to the Wolf Management Compensation and Proactive Trust Fund. The Act says that the money must be used to move wolves that have preyed on livestock to certain counties. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.1). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the State Department of Agriculture for deposit in the Wolf Management Compensation and Proactive Trust Fund. Provides that the moneys must be used for relocating wolves that have preyed on livestock to public lands in Hood River County, Multnomah County and Washington County. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the State Department of Agriculture for the Wolf Management Compensation and Proactive Trust Fund, specifically to relocate wolves that have preyed on livestock to public lands in Hood River, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to work in consultation with the Oregon League of Conservation Voters to develop rules for wolf relocation and mandates that wolves that have attacked livestock must be relocated before any lethal deterrence is used. The provisions of the bill are set to be in effect from July 1, 2025, and will automatically expire on January 2, 2028, with any unused funds reverting back to the General Fund. The bill declares an emergency, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, emphasizing the urgent nature of addressing wolf-livestock conflicts in these specific Oregon counties.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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