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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
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 tells an agency to create a pilot grant program for managing wildfire risk. The Act gives money for the program. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.4). Directs the State Forestry Department to establish by rule a pilot grant program for the purpose of managing wildfire risk by certain methods. Sunsets the grant program on June 30, 2027. Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for the purpose of funding the grant program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot grant program through the State Forestry Department aimed at managing wildfire risk by supporting forest management practices that reduce potential fire hazards. The program will encourage methods like clearing ladder fuels (vegetation that allows fire to climb from the ground to tree canopies), creating slash piles, removing underbrush, and promoting the use of air curtains for biochar production. The department will develop specific criteria for grant applications and may require grant recipients to report on how they use the funds. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Fund for the program during the 2025-2027 biennium, with the grant program set to be automatically repealed on June 30, 2027. The legislation will take effect 91 days after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns, providing a structured, time-limited approach to addressing wildfire risk through targeted financial support and forest management techniques.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB346 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB346 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84543 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB346/Introduced |
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