Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HB 2949 — Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality.

Last action — In House Committee

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    3 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

<b>Digest: This Act makes owners of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals show they can cover the costs of oil or fuel spills. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.6).</b> [<i>Digest: This Act tells the DEQ to contract for a study about making bulk oils and liquid fuels terminal owners get bonds or insurance. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).</i>] [<i>Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with a third party to study and assess financial assurance requirements for owners or operators of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment no later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality. <b>Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish rules pertaining to certificates of responsibility. Requires the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the Act each even-numbered year. <b>Preempts local governments from requiring financial assurance that exceeds or is in addition to the requirements of the Act. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In House Committee

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 82 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (82)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2949 do?
<b>Digest: This Act makes owners of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals show they can cover the costs of oil or fuel spills. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.6).</b> [<i>Digest: This Act tells the DEQ to contract for a study about making bulk oils and liquid fuels terminal owners get bonds or insurance. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).</i>] [<i>Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with a third party to study and assess financial assurance requirements for owners or operators of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment no later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality. <b>Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish rules pertaining to certificates of responsibility. Requires the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the Act each even-numbered year. <b>Preempts local governments from requiring financial assurance that exceeds or is in addition to the requirements of the Act. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Who sponsors HB 2949?
HB 2949 is sponsored by Thuy Tran (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Shannon Isadore (Democrat), Mark Gamba (Democrat), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Willy Chotzen (Democrat), and David Gomberg (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2949?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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