Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3856: Relating to funding the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3856 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to funding the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority. Primary sponsor: Ken Helm (Democratic), Suzanne Weber (Republican). 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.
Imposes additional personal income tax. Adjusts the rate of the tax annually for inflation. Transfers the proceeds of the new income tax, less the amount of the new income tax credits allowed to taxpayers, to the State Wildlife Fund. Directs specific percentages of the proceeds to various programs of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Creates a credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of a license, tag or permit under the wildlife laws. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Suzanne Weber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Revenue by prior reference, then Ways and Means by order of the Speaker.
- Without recommendation as to passage, be referred to Revenue by prior reference, and then to Ways and Means.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.