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OR SB393

Relating to solar events.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

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 conduct a study on solar events. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Requires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to study solar events. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency management not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential impacts of solar events on Oregon's population. A solar event is specifically defined as a solar flare or coronal mass ejection that could cause geomagnetic effects on Earth. The department is authorized to collaborate with various entities, including state agencies, academic institutions, and private organizations, during the study. By September 15, 2026, ODEM must submit a report to the legislative assembly's interim committees on emergency management, which may include recommendations for future legislation. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study requirement will automatically be repealed on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited research directive designed to assess and prepare for potential solar event risks to Oregon's population.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President. (on 03/21/2025)

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