Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 512: Relating to the Rock Creek Hatchery; 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 512 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Rock Creek Hatchery; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: David Smith (Republican), Virgle Osborne (Republican), Court Boice (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 Fish and Wildlife Commission to operate a summer steelhead fish hatchery at the Rock Creek Hatchery and release the hatchery fish into the North Umpqua River.</i>] <b>Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to study the impacts of temperature, predation and rearing practices associated with the Rock Creek Hatchery. Directs the department to report on the study to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2026.</b> Appropriates moneys to the [<i>commission</i>]<b> department</b> out of the General Fund for [<i>operating the hatchery and releasing the hatchery fish</i>]<b> conducting the study</b>. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Virgle Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 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.)
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.