Relating to wildlife poaching; declaring an emergency.
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HB 3087 — Relating to wildlife poaching; declaring an emergency.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish anti-poaching awareness program. Authorizes State Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules to implement program. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to State Department of Fish and Wildlife for anti-poaching awareness program.<b> </b> <b>Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed with culpable mental state to five years' incarceration, $125,000 fine, or both. <b>Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed without culpable mental state to $2,000 fine. <b>Expands State Fish and Wildlife Commission authority to adopt rules relating to use of drones by State Department of Fish and Wildlife to include use of drones for preventing and detecting poaching. <b>Requires Attorney General to make one or more employees of Department of Justice available to local governments to assist local governments with prosecuting violations of wildlife laws related to poaching.</b> Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
Bill Text
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Read HB 3087 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsors
- David Brock Smith · Cosponsor
- Ken Helm · Cosponsor
- Brad Witt · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
- David Brock Smith Republican
- Ken Helm Democrat
Not signed on (87)
87 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 87 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Witt | — | Yea |
| Caddy McKeown | — | Yea |
| Greg Barreto | — | Yea |
| Jeff Reardon | — | Yea |
| Sherrie Sprenger | — | Yea |
| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Yea |
| David Brock Smith | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 3087 do?
- Directs State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish anti-poaching awareness program. Authorizes State Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules to implement program. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to State Department of Fish and Wildlife for anti-poaching awareness program.<b> </b> <b>Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed with culpable mental state to five years' incarceration, $125,000 fine, or both. <b>Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed without culpable mental state to $2,000 fine. <b>Expands State Fish and Wildlife Commission authority to adopt rules relating to use of drones by State Department of Fish and Wildlife to include use of drones for preventing and detecting poaching. <b>Requires Attorney General to make one or more employees of Department of Justice available to local governments to assist local governments with prosecuting violations of wildlife laws related to poaching.</b> Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
- Who sponsors HB 3087?
- HB 3087 is sponsored by David Brock Smith (Republican), Ken Helm (Democrat), and Brad Witt.
- What is the current status of HB 3087?
- This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 3087?
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