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OR HB3827

Relating to Columbia River fisheries.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
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 prohibits a person from using a gillnet to land salmon in the main stem of the Columbia River. The Act says that a person can renew a certain vessel permit only if the person has used the permit to land salmon in the prior two years. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Prohibits an individual from using a gillnet to land salmon in the main stem of the Columbia River. Establishes certain exceptions. Provides that an individual may renew a Columbia River gillnet salmon vessel permit only if the individual has used the permit to land salmon in at least one of the two years preceding the renewal.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Oregon's regulations regarding Columbia River fisheries, specifically focusing on gillnet salmon fishing. The bill prohibits individuals from using gillnets to land salmon in the main stem of the Columbia River, with exceptions for Washington state commercial fishing license holders and members of federally recognized Indian tribes. A key provision requires that to renew a Columbia River gillnet salmon vessel permit, an individual must have used the permit to land salmon in at least one of the two preceding calendar years. The bill also removes previous provisions that allowed the Commercial Fishery Permit Board to waive permit renewal requirements under certain circumstances, such as fishing in alternative fisheries or experiencing illness or accidents. A gillnet is defined as a vertical panel of netting that hangs from a line with regularly spaced floaters. These changes aim to more tightly regulate salmon fishing in the Columbia River, ensuring active use of fishing permits and restricting gillnet fishing in specific river areas. The amendments will apply to activities and permit renewals occurring on or after the bill's effective date in 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Public Hearing and Possible Work Session (08:00:00 4/9/2025 HR D) (on 04/09/2025)

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