Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a Wildlife Stewardship Program.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Helm,, Senator Gorsek,, Representative Owens,, Hartman,, Senator Reynolds, Representative Andersen,, Bowman,, Chaichi,, Gamba,, Gomberg,, Hudson,, Levy B,, Levy E,, Marsh,, Munoz,, Neron,, Nosse,, Pham H,, Walters,, Senator Campos,, Frederick,, Gelser Blouin,, Golden,, Taylor,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-19 House
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-02-19 House
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-02-18 House
Work Session held.
2025-02-04 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells ODFW to set up a Wildlife Stewardship Program. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3).
Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a Wildlife Stewardship Program. Directs the department to administer a grant program to support licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers. Appropriates moneys to the department, out of the General Fund, for purposes of the grant program.
Relating to: Relating to wildlife.
Current location: In House Committee