Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 698 — Relating to compensation for fire spreading from state forestland to commercial forestland; declaring an emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Allows landowner to file claim for payment with State Forestry Department if fire originating on state forestland spreads to commercial forestland. Establishes Forestland Fire Compensation Fund. Appropriates fund moneys for carrying out claim program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.

Bill Text

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 698 do?
Allows landowner to file claim for payment with State Forestry Department if fire originating on state forestland spreads to commercial forestland. Establishes Forestland Fire Compensation Fund. Appropriates fund moneys for carrying out claim program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.
Who sponsors SB 698?
SB 698 is sponsored by Tim Knopp.
What is the current status of SB 698?
This bill died with 2017 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 698?
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