Bill > HB3594

This bill amends Oregon's wildlife licensing laws to expand residency definitions for purchasing fishing, hunting, and other wildlife-related licenses, tags, and permits. Specifically, the bill adds a new definition for "institution of higher education" that includes public universities, Oregon Health and Science University, certain private post-secondary institutions, and community colleges. It also introduces a new category of "resident student," defined as a student who can provide satisfactory evidence to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission that they reside in Oregon for the purpose of full-time enrollment in an institution of higher education. Under the amended law, such students would now be eligible to purchase wildlife licenses and permits at resident rates, even if they are not permanent Oregon residents. This change aims to provide more affordable access to outdoor recreational activities for students attending educational institutions in Oregon, regardless of their permanent state of residence.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3594