Natural Resources

OR - Representative Brad Witt (D)

Title:

Chair

OR - Representative Chris Gorsek (D)

Title:

Vice-chair

OR - Representative Sherrie Sprenger (R)

Title:

Vice-chair

OR - Representative Greg Barreto (R)

Title:

Member

OR - Representative Caddy McKeown (D)

Title:

Member

OR - Representative Jeff Reardon (D)

Title:

Member

OR - Representative David Brock Smith (R)

Title:

Member

OR - HB2070 Authorizes State Department of Fish and Wildlife to accept payment for products and services by credit card.

OR - HB2222 Requires State Forestry Department to annually report to Legislative Assembly or interim committee regarding development, implementation and administration of Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act.

OR - HB2356 Transfers regulatory authority over propagation of finfish in private commercial aquaculture facilities from State Department of Fish and Wildlife and State Fish and Wildlife Commission to State Department of Agriculture.

OR - HB2364 Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to use dual-frequency identification sonar devices for counting fish.

OR - HB2376 Appropriates moneys to State Parks and Recreation Department for outreach and development of educational signs warning public about natural dangers of ocean beaches.

OR - HB2377 Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for payment to Douglas Timber Operators for purpose of implementing first phase of sediment study of lower Rogue River.

OR - HB2378 Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish and operate fish incubation box program for rearing of salmonids on suitable waterways in coastal areas of southern Oregon.

OR - HB2379 Prohibits State Fish and Wildlife Commission from approving operation of Cole M. Rivers Hatchery by State Department of Fish and Wildlife, unless United States Army Corps of Engineers agrees to fish return goals set by commission.

OR - HB2432 Provides that certain statutes regarding forest management are added to and made part of laws regarding forestry administration.

OR - HB2433 Modifies definition of "native fish" for purposes of salmon and trout enhancement program.

OR - HB2495 Makes privilege taxes on merchantable forest products harvested on forestlands permanent and increases rate of tax levied for payment of benefits related to fire suppression.

OR - HB2553 Requires State Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt certain requirements related to carcasses of returning hatchery fish.

OR - HB2652 Requires outfitters and guides to rent, sell or otherwise make available helmets to all passengers.