Senate Passes Emergency Response Fund to Fight Invasive Species

On an 18-11 vote, the Oregon Senate just passed HB 2020, a bill to create an emergency response fund to detect and quickly respond to invasive species outbreaks. (More about the bill). It was the third OCN Priority bill on invasive species to head to the Governor's desk, giving OCN a 3-for-3 record this session on invasives. Congrats to Trout Unlimited and Native Fish Society, who worked on this bill.

Republican Senators Nelson and Starr joined 16 Democrats in voting Yes. Democratic Sen. Betsy Johnson joined 10 Republicans in voting No. Sen. Prozanski was absent.