Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 222: Relating to the protection of salmon; 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
SB 222 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the protection of salmon; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: David Smith (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.
</b> </i>] [<i>Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to operate a program in southwest Oregon to control populations of species that prey on salmon.</i>] <b>Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to monitor the introduction of smallmouth bass into certain rivers and to support programs to eradicate smallmouth bass in certain rivers. Appropriates moneys to the department to carry out the purposes of the Act. <b>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.