HB 3019 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to habitat protection.

Summary
Authorizes State Department of Fish and Wildlife to designate areas in this state as habitat critical for biodiversity. Provides that entry of oil or hazardous material into habitat critical for biodiversity due to spill or release of oil or hazardous material during unpermitted transportation is reckless endangerment of habitat critical for biodiversity. Provides that reckless endangerment of habitat critical for biodiversity is punishable by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Authorizes department to impose civil penalty not to exceed $1 million for violation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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3
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 27, 2019
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources.
lower
Feb 21, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Evans
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