HB 1167 (2026): enabling the use of ferrets for hunting.
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HB 1167 (2026)
enabling the use of ferrets for hunting.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 11 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 145–189. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Seth King (R - Coos 4)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, GP 153
- January 28, 2026, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, GP 153
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 145, nays 189, failed
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:15 am GP 153
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:15 am GP 153
- January 28, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-6; RC)
- February 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF DV 145-189 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026