Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2980: Relating to wildlife.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2980 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to wildlife. Primary sponsor: Ken Helm (Democratic), Chris Gorsek (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican), Annessa Hartman (Democratic), Lisa Reynolds (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a Wildlife Stewardship Program. Directs the department to administer a grant program to support licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers. Appropriates moneys to the department, out of the General Fund, for purposes of the grant program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Chris Gorsek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Annessa Hartman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Ben Bowman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Em Levy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Rep Neron | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.