BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6271: Mazama pocket gopher

Removing state and local protections for the Mazama pocket gopher.

Summary

Prohibits the fish and wildlife commission from classifying the Mazama pocket gopher as a threatened or endangered species. Prohibits cities and counties from applying critical areas ordinances to protect the Mazama pocket gopher.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to removing state and local protections for the Mazama pocket gopher;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 16, 2012First reading, referred to Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6271 (2025–26) Mattress producer resp. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6271 (2023–24) Cannabis excise tax/THC · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6271 (2019–20) Mobile home closure notices · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6271 (2017–18) Irrigation district admin. · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6271 (2015–16) State health insurance pool · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6271 (2013–14) Long-term care insurance · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6271 (2009–10) Annexations by cities · Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2010
SB 6271 (2007–08) District commissioners · Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2008