Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3834: Relating to compensation for damage caused by wildlife; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3834 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to compensation for damage caused by wildlife; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Bobby Levy (Republican). It lists 5 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.
Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to establish a program to provide reinsurance against the risk of economic loss for insurers that issue policies of insurance against damage or loss caused by wildlife. Establishes the Wildlife Damage Reinsurance Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund, for the department to use for reinsuring insurers that issue the policies. Appropriates moneys to the department for deposit in the Wildlife Damage Reinsurance Fund. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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 Commerce and Consumer Protection with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.