HB 2773 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to fishing; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

] Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a program to award grants for recreational fishing facilities within an urban growth boundary. Authorizes the use of lottery bond net proceeds to fund the grants. Sunsets the program on January 2, [ 2028 ] 2033 . Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to shift funding from general state appropriations to lottery bond proceeds, extend the program sunset date from 2028 to 2033, and consolidate the program under the existing restoration and enhancement framework.

Scope change

The bill now authorizes the use of lottery bond net proceeds instead of general fund appropriations, and the program duration was extended by five years.

FISCAL

Funding source changed from $200,000 in General Fund appropriations to lottery bond net proceeds, with authorization for the State Treasurer to issue bonds to generate approximately $2 million in net proceeds and interest.

TIMELINE

Program sunset date extended from January 2, 2028 to January 2, 2033.

REQUIREMENT

Grant program requirements were modified to specify grants must be awarded within the restoration and enhancement program and must improve fishing access.

Added a legislative finding that lottery bond proceeds will create jobs, support economic development, and enhance community development through accessible fisheries.

ELIGIBILITY

Reference to specific ORS statute for fish and wildlife resources was updated from ORS 496.252 (2) to ORS 496.252 (2)(b).

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Apr 15, 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

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors