Bill > HB3117

This bill directs the State Forestry Department to conduct a comprehensive study on funding mechanisms for wildfire and natural disaster responses, with a broad and detailed scope. The study must investigate potential funding sources from international, federal, state, local, and private aid, and explore various approaches including cost-sharing models, insurance solutions, public-private partnerships, and disaster relief funds. The department is required to examine the impacts of climate change on funding needs, identify innovative and sustainable funding solutions specific to Oregon, evaluate the effectiveness of different funding models, and analyze the equity of these approaches for vulnerable communities. The study must consider both immediate response needs and long-term recovery strategies. By September 15, 2026, the department is mandated to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly's natural resources committees, which may include legislative recommendations. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, ensuring the research has a defined timeframe and is not an ongoing open-ended mandate.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3117