Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 292 — Relating to wildfires; declaring an emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Declares state policy regarding fighting of wildfires on unprotected land. Authorizes State Fire Marshal to enter into agreements with public and private entities for use as needed of equipment capable of utilization for fighting wildfires on unprotected land. Authorizes State Fire Marshal to dispatch equipment under agreement as State Fire Marshal deems appropriate. Authorizes Governor, upon recommendation of State Fire Marshal, to dispatch available public or private resources of any type for purpose of assisting persons fighting wildfire on unprotected land. Creates Wildfire Resource Fund. Appropriates fund moneys for use by State Fire Marshal in providing equipment or firefighters to assist persons fighting wildfire on unprotected land. Appropriates moneys to Wildfire Resource Fund for biennium beginning July 1, 2019. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (89)

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 292 do?
Declares state policy regarding fighting of wildfires on unprotected land. Authorizes State Fire Marshal to enter into agreements with public and private entities for use as needed of equipment capable of utilization for fighting wildfires on unprotected land. Authorizes State Fire Marshal to dispatch equipment under agreement as State Fire Marshal deems appropriate. Authorizes Governor, upon recommendation of State Fire Marshal, to dispatch available public or private resources of any type for purpose of assisting persons fighting wildfire on unprotected land. Creates Wildfire Resource Fund. Appropriates fund moneys for use by State Fire Marshal in providing equipment or firefighters to assist persons fighting wildfire on unprotected land. Appropriates moneys to Wildfire Resource Fund for biennium beginning July 1, 2019. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
Who sponsors SB 292?
SB 292 is sponsored by Bill Hansell.
What is the current status of SB 292?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 292?
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