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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Passed
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to firefighting costs; creating new provisions; amending ORS 476.565; and declaring an emergency. Whereas the Legislative Assembly finds that, as a matter of statewide concern, it is in the best interest of the people of this state to adequately fund emergency fire protection services, including emergency mobilization and pre-positioning activities; and Whereas the Legislative Assembly intends to appropriate moneys to the Department of the State Fire Marshal in an amount equal to the amount requested in the department’s agency request budget; now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statute 476.565 to expand the State Fire Marshal Mobilization Fund by allowing additional sources of funding, including grant funds, reimbursements, and moneys from judgments and settlements. The bill requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to submit a biennial report to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means detailing the amounts deposited into the Mobilization Fund and actual and anticipated expenditures from the fund, starting on or before March 31 of each odd-numbered year. The fund, which is separate from the General Fund, will continue to be used for eligible mobilization costs, defined as expenses incurred for emergency mobilization and pre-positioning activities in Oregon. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, with the stated purpose of preserving public peace, health, and safety. This legislation aims to ensure adequate funding and transparency for emergency fire protection services in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Effective date, May 27, 2025. (on 06/06/2025)
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