Relating to small-scale commercial hand harvests of seaweed.
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HB 3193 — Relating to small-scale commercial hand harvests of seaweed.
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 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Repeals Department of State Lands leasing requirements for kelp harvesting. Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to adopt permit program by rule for small-scale commercial hand harvests of seaweed from ocean shores and tidal submerged lands. Requires department to consult with Department of State Lands and State Parks and Recreation Department before adopting rules. Allows State Department of Fish and Wildlife to enter into memorandum of agreement with Department of State Lands and State Parks and Recreation Department to assign sole responsibility for permitting to State Department of Fish and Wildlife when harvesting of seaweed would occur on ocean shores or over tidal submerged lands. Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to deposit moneys received from permit fees into Seaweed Harvest Permit Program Account. Continuously appropriates moneys in account to department for purposes of administering permit program.
Bill Text
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Read HB 3193 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 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 Agriculture and Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsors
- David Gomberg · Primary
- David Brock Smith · Primary
- Sheri Malstrom · Cosponsor
- Carl Wilson · Cosponsor
- Arnie Roblan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- David Gomberg Democrat
- David Brock Smith Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (85)
85 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 85 →"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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Witt | — | Yea |
| Brian Clem | — | Yea |
| Caddy McKeown | — | Yea |
| Greg Barreto | — | Yea |
| Karin Power | — | Yea |
| Sal Esquivel | — | Yea |
| Sherrie Sprenger | — | Not Voting |
| Susan McLain | Democrat | Yea |
| David Brock Smith | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 3193 do?
- Repeals Department of State Lands leasing requirements for kelp harvesting. Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to adopt permit program by rule for small-scale commercial hand harvests of seaweed from ocean shores and tidal submerged lands. Requires department to consult with Department of State Lands and State Parks and Recreation Department before adopting rules. Allows State Department of Fish and Wildlife to enter into memorandum of agreement with Department of State Lands and State Parks and Recreation Department to assign sole responsibility for permitting to State Department of Fish and Wildlife when harvesting of seaweed would occur on ocean shores or over tidal submerged lands. Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to deposit moneys received from permit fees into Seaweed Harvest Permit Program Account. Continuously appropriates moneys in account to department for purposes of administering permit program.
- Who sponsors HB 3193?
- HB 3193 is sponsored by David Gomberg (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), Sheri Malstrom, Carl Wilson, and Arnie Roblan.
- What is the current status of HB 3193?
- This bill died with 2017 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 3193?
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