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OR HB3284

Relating to aquaculture products; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
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: The Act tells an agency to create a program for buying trophy trout from certain facil- ities. The Act ends the program later. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7). Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a program to purchase trophy trout from private aquaculture facilities. Sunsets the program on January 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a program to purchase trophy trout (defined as trout at least 14 inches long or weighing approximately one pound or more) from private aquaculture facilities. The department is required to annually purchase 500,000 pounds of trophy trout, with the ability to enter into purchase contracts with in-state facilities lasting between one and five years. If in-state facilities cannot provide sufficient trout, the department may purchase from out-of-state facilities after giving reasonable notice to in-state producers. The program is set to be automatically repealed on January 2, 2031, and the bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage. The legislation aims to support local aquaculture businesses by creating a structured purchasing program for trophy trout, with provisions to ensure flexibility and continued fish supply.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 01/24/2025)

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