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This bill establishes a temporary advisory committee within the Department of the State Fire Marshal to conduct a comprehensive review of rural fire protection districts' services, funding mechanisms, and funding limitations. The advisory committee is required to develop recommendations for ensuring adequate and sustainable funding for these districts, with the specific constraint that they cannot propose amendments to a particular section of existing law (ORS 478.010). By December 31, 2026, the committee must submit a detailed report to a legislative subcommittee focused on public safety, outlining the results of their review and their funding recommendations. The advisory committee and its associated provisions will automatically be repealed on January 2, 2027. Given the bill's emergency declaration, it will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the perceived urgency of addressing rural fire protection district funding challenges.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB454