HB 2342 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to fees concerning wildlife; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Increases certain wildlife license, tag and permit fee amounts. Authorizes the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish ocean endorsements by rule. Establishes the Marine Fisheries Enhancement Fund Subaccount within the Fish and Wildlife Account. Increases certain license, permit and participation fees under the commercial fishing laws. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Jul 24, 2025
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What changed between versions

B-Engrossed Enrolled · 6 edits · Jul 24, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized from its previous 'B-Engrossed' version to 'Enrolled' status, incorporating final amendments before becoming law. The primary substantive changes involve fee adjustments for various hunting, fishing, and wildlife-related licenses, with resident and nonresident fees updated across multiple categories including hunting tags, fishing licenses, and special permits.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on wildlife and commercial fishing fees, with no change to the underlying statutes amended or the overall purpose of the legislation.
FISCAL

Hunting license fees were increased, with the Annual Hunting License rising from $34.50 to $39.00 for residents and from $172.00 to $193.00 for nonresidents.

Hunting tag fees were adjusted, including the Deer Tag increasing from $28.50 to $49.50 for residents and from $443.50 to $588.00 for nonresidents.

A new section for Youth Licenses/Validations was added, establishing specific fees for youth hunters and anglers aged 12-17.

Fishing license fees were updated, with the Annual Angling License increasing from $43.00 to $46.00 for residents and from $109.00 to $130.00 for nonresidents.

Commercial fishing and guide tag fees were increased, including the Guide Tag for deer rising from $575.00 to $750.00 for nonresidents.

The Private Hunting Preserve Permit fee was adjusted from $6.50 to $10.00 for residents and from $14.00 to $20.00 for nonresidents.

Floor votes · House Jun 12, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
10
Committee
8
Jul 24, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gorsek. Passed.
upper
Jun 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill, to resolve conflicts. (Printed B-Eng.)
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
May 22, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
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