Note: See note under 496.272.

Note: Section 3, chapter 272, Oregon Laws 2019, provides:

Sec. 3. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall initiate work on the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan no later than January 1, 2020, and report department findings and recommendations regarding the designation and protection of wildlife corridors to interim or regular Senate and House committees relating to natural resources in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 no later than September 15, 2022. [2019 c.272 §3]

Note: Sections 1, 2 and 4 to 6, chapter 531, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to carry out activities that serve to protect, maintain or enhance fish and wildlife resources in Oregon. The activities for which the department may expend fund moneys include, but are not limited to:

(a) Promoting the health of Oregon’s ecosystems and fish and wildlife species by implementing conservation programs and strategies identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy, as defined in ORS 541.890, including conservation programs and strategies for the nearshore identified in the marine component of the Oregon Conservation Strategy;

(b) Improving engagement of the public in hunting and fishing opportunities and in other outdoor recreation opportunities related to and in support of healthy fish, wildlife and habitats;

(c) Improving educational outreach and engagement of the public, including diverse and underserved communities, related to and in support of healthy fish, wildlife and habitats;

(d) Engaging in, and providing funding for, joint projects of the department and the State Parks and Recreation Department or other state agencies as recommended by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee established under section 2 of this 2019 Act; and

(e) Other conservation, management, research, habitat improvement, enforcement, outdoor recreation or education activities.

(3) The fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for deposit in the fund or otherwise transferred to the fund; and

(b) Gifts, grants, contributions or other donations for use as described in subsection (2) of this section, that are received by the department from any public or private source and caused to be deposited and credited to the fund. [2019 c.531 §1]

Sec. 2. (1) The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee is established as an advisory committee to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of carrying out the duties described in subsection (2) of this section. The commission shall determine the number of members of the committee and the geographical representation by the members. The Governor shall appoint the members of the committee.

(2) The committee shall review department policies regarding the use of Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund moneys and make recommendations to the commission and the department regarding the use of fund moneys for implementing and administering department activities.

(3) Members of the committee may not receive compensation for service as members. However, subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, a member may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties from moneys available to the department for the purpose of reimbursement of committee members.

(4) The department and the committee jointly shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly as provided in ORS 293.640 regarding the expenditure of moneys deposited in the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund established under section 1 of this 2019 Act and on the status of various activities funded by the moneys. [2019 c.531 §2]

Sec. 4. (1) The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund established under section 1 of this 2019 Act is abolished.

(2) Any moneys remaining in the fund on the operative date specified in section 5 of this 2019 Act [July 1, 2021] that are unexpended, unobligated and not subject to any conditions shall be transferred to the General Fund. [2019 c.531 §4]

Sec. 5. Section 4 of this 2019 Act becomes operative July 1, 2021. [2019 c.531 §5]

Sec. 6. Sections 1 and 2 of this 2019 Act are repealed on January 2, 2022. [2019 c.531 §6]