HB3856: Relating to funding the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Legislative Summary

The Act makes a new personal income tax to fund ODFW and makes a new tax credit for people who buy fishing and hunting permits. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.1). Imposes additional personal income tax. Adjusts the rate of the tax annually for inflation. Transfers the proceeds of the new income tax, less the amount of the new income tax credits allowed to taxpayers, to the State Wildlife Fund. Directs specific percentages of the proceeds to various programs of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Creates a credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of a license, tag or permit under the wildlife laws. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.