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OR HB2865

OR HB2865
Relating to emergency management; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 gives money to certain state agencies. The Act states that the money may be spent for certain purposes related to fire protection, OrSAP and ODEM. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to specified state agencies for specified purposes related to emergency management for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates funds from the General Fund to several state agencies for emergency management and fire protection purposes during the 2025-2027 biennium. Specifically, the bill allocates $300,000 to the Department of the State Fire Marshal for the Oregon Safety Assessment Program (OrSAP), which helps assess safety risks; $250,000 to the Water Resources Department to be distributed to the Nesika Beach Ophir Water District for fire protection infrastructure; $25,000 to the State Fire Marshal to study ways rural fire protection districts can use their assets for community development after natural disasters; and $2,126,040 to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) to fund 10 additional staff positions. The bill is marked as an emergency measure, which means it is considered critically important for public safety and will take effect on July 1, 2025, with the goal of enhancing the state's emergency response and fire protection capabilities.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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