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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells ODEM to run a grant program to improve fairgrounds that are used for evacuations. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to develop and implement a program to award grants for fairgrounds used as emergency evacuation sites. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a $20 million grant program administered by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) to improve fairgrounds that are designated as emergency evacuation sites. The program will provide funding to local government-designated fairgrounds specifically for essential infrastructure improvements such as power, water, telecommunications, and sewer systems. Fairground owners or operators can apply for grants through a process that ODEM will develop, and they will be required to submit annual progress reports until their projects are completed. The goal of the program is to enhance the emergency preparedness of communities with designated evacuation sites. The grant program will be in effect from July 1, 2025, until January 2, 2029, and the bill itself will take effect 91 days after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns. The funding will come from the General Fund, and ODEM is directed to prioritize grants that maximize overall community emergency readiness.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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