HB 3088 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to wildlife.

Summary
Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed with culpable mental state to five years' incarceration, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases maximum penalty for certain wildlife law offenses committed without culpable mental state to $2,000 fine. Limits definition of "resident" for purposes of wildlife laws to persons who are not residents of other states. Authorizes State Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules relating to use of drones by State Department of Fish and Wildlife to prevent or detect poaching. 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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 1, 2019
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Judiciary.
lower
Feb 26, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
BW
Brad Witt
DDemocratic
OR
31