Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 547 — Relating to fishing; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Prohibits use of gillnets and tangle nets for fishing. Excludes Indian fishing rights from prohibition. Establishes gillnet transition program and Gillnet Transition Fund to help offset harm to permit holders resulting from prohibition on gillnets and tangle nets for fishing. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (88)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 547 do?
Prohibits use of gillnets and tangle nets for fishing. Excludes Indian fishing rights from prohibition. Establishes gillnet transition program and Gillnet Transition Fund to help offset harm to permit holders resulting from prohibition on gillnets and tangle nets for fishing. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 547?
SB 547 is sponsored by Fred Girod (Republican) and Chuck Riley.
What is the current status of SB 547?
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 SB 547?
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