Bill > HB2581

This bill expands the role of the State Resilience Officer from focusing specifically on seismic safety to addressing a broader range of hazards and emergencies. The bill modifies Oregon Revised Statute 401.913 to broaden the office's responsibilities to include planning and preparation for safety and resilience during and after various natural and human-made events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, and flooding. The State Resilience Officer will now be tasked with leading statewide efforts to implement the Oregon Resilience Plan and the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, as well as coordinating continuity of operations and government planning across executive branch agencies. The bill maintains that the State Resilience Officer will be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and requires that both the legislative and judicial branches select individuals to monitor the effectiveness of hazard safety and resilience planning in their respective branches. The key change is the shift from a narrow focus on seismic events to a more comprehensive approach to emergency preparedness and resilience.