2019 Session V.13

80th Legislative Assembly

Anti-Poaching Legislation Advances

The Oregon House of Representatives passed HB 3035 , which is an anti-poaching bill that would impose higher penalties against serial poachers for the knowing, willful, or reckless taking of wildlife with the intent to sell or profit. This bill will penalize repeat offenders of poaching specifically for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, wolf, or a threatened or endangered species (including fish). Sportsmen’s Caucus Advances Anti-Poaching Legislation

House Committee on Rules

Rules Committee has recently had public hearings or work sessions on the bills listed below. Click the link to learn more about the bill. HB 3310- This bill prohibits school district and community college district elections from being conducted in manner that impairs ability of members of protected class to have equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. HJR 10- This bill proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to allow juries to impose verdicts in criminal cases only by unanimous agreement. Currently Oregon is the only state that does not require a unanimous jury agreement. HB 2619 A-This bill prohibits sale, purchase or use of pesticide products containing chlorpyrifos. HB 3431- This bill limits the definition of "public building" or "property" to exclude convention or exposition centers, zoos, performing arts centers for purposes of management by persons who are blind.

Oregon Sportsmen's Caucus Bills

Here are some bills of importance to the Sportsman's Caucus that have recently been passed out of the House and the Senate. HB 2071- Modifies the eligibility for hunting tags for female mountain sheep. HB 2069- Removes the requirement that State Fish and Wildlife Commission issue unallocated game mammal hunting tags in order requested. 2068 A- Increases percentage of nonresident tags issued for hunting of black bear and cougar within particular area that may be issued by drawing.

Detroit Lake Fishing Derby

2019 Detroit Lake Fishing Derby – May 17 – 19, 2019 This year's annual Fishing Derby will take place from May 17-19. It costs $17 to enter for adults and $10 for children. The first 800 who are registered will receive a free hat. Click the link below to register: Detroit Lake Fishing Derby Registration On Sunday, May 19th at 3:00 pm, there will be prizes for different categories such as largest fish and most fish for youth and adults. Click here for more information about the derby: Detroit Lake Fishing Derby

Upcoming Events

May 15- Big Hunt Game Applications Due             Big Game Hunt Application May 17- Linn County Lamb and Wool expo Silent Auction            Silent Auction May 17-19- Detroit Lake Fishing Derby             Fishing Derby May 18- Seven Oak Middle School Color Run            Seven Oak PTC Color Run June 8-27th Annual Strawberry Century             Strawberry century

Stayton receives $200,000 improvement grant

For the past year, revitalize Downtown Stayton (RDS) has been participating in the Oregon Mainstreet refresh process. The project involves the central block of Historic Downtown Stayton with significant buildings such as the City Hall, Police Department, and Star Cinema. This grant will fund the completion of restoration for 7 significant buildings, along with the partial funding for several other buildings. It is funded by the State Historic Preservation Office and Oregon Main Street Revitalization Department. Work begins in late May and plans to be completed by the end of 2019. Read more about the Revitalize Downtown Stayton project here: Revitalize Downtown Stayton

These are some drawings done by the architect of what the downtown area will look like upon completion.

IN THE NEWS

Oregon: Sportsmen’s Caucus Advances Anti-Poaching Legislation Oregon Republicans No-Show At Vote On $2 Billion Tax, Shutting Senate Down Lawmakers Hear Broad Support For Scrapping Oregon’s Nonunanimous Juries Oregon House passes bill limiting vaccine exemption despite strong opposition

REPRESENTATIVE SPRENGER'S COMMITTEES:

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY: VICE-CHAIR HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: VICE-CHAIR JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND RESEARCH JOINT COMMITTEE ON STUDENT SUCCESS JOINT COMMITTEE ON CAPITOL CULTURE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONDUCT HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULES

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