Bill > HB2702

This bill establishes the Oregon Disaster Response Assistance Matching Fund, a new fund within the State Treasury designed to help local governments more effectively respond to and recover from disasters. The fund will be financed through legislative appropriations and can be used by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) for two primary purposes: first, to provide grants to local governments that need matching funds to access federal disaster-related grants or aid, and second, to support local disaster response efforts more broadly. The bill defines "local government" according to existing state law (ORS 174.116) and gives ODEM the authority to create rules for administering the fund. The moneys in the fund will be continuously appropriated, meaning they can be spent without requiring additional legislative approval each time, which should help local governments respond more quickly and flexibly during emergency situations. By creating this dedicated fund, the bill aims to enhance Oregon's disaster preparedness and response capabilities at the local government level.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2702