Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3143: Relating to fostering coexistence with beavers; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3143 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to fostering coexistence with beavers; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Pam Marsh (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican), Chris Gorsek (Democratic), Ben Bowman (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Landowners Living with Beavers Grant Program Subaccount in the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund. Authorizes the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to award block grants from the subaccount under the Landowners Living with Beavers Grant Program, on recommendations from the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee. Directs the department and the committee to jointly report on the grant program to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment on or before September 15, 2027. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department for deposit in the subaccount for purposes related to the grant program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Marsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Chris Gorsek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jason Kropf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Em Levy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Rep Neron | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| 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 Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.