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OR HB4056

OR HB4056
Relating to fire protection costs; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act provides funds to offset landowners’ fire protection costs. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Appropriates moneys to the State Forestry Department to offset landowners’ costs of fire pro- tection provided by the department. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $9,000,000 from the state's General Fund to the State Forestry Department for the two-year period ending June 30, 2027, specifically to help landowners manage potential increases in their forest patrol assessments, which are fees they pay for fire protection services. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will become law immediately upon being passed by the legislature and signed by the governor, to ensure the public's peace, health, and safety are promptly addressed.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 02/02/2026)

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