Relating to wildlife management; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to study mule deer in the Steens Mountain herd range area. Directs the department to report to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2028. Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for the study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bobby Levy
RRepublican
P
Mark Owens
RRepublican
Co
Anna Scharf
RRepublican
Co
Court Boice
RRepublican
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