HB 3172 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to reducing the vulnerability of structures to wildfire; declaring an emergency.

Summary

] Directs the Department of the State Fire Marshal to establish a grant program to facilitate the retrofitting of dwellings [ and accessory structures ] to reduce vulnerability to wildfire. Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for the program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to clarify which homes qualify for wildfire retrofit grants, simplify how grants are awarded, and add flexibility for counties to manage block grants. These changes aim to make the program more accessible and adaptable to different community needs while maintaining the core goal of reducing wildfire vulnerability.

Scope change

The program now specifically targets dwellings existing on the effective date of the 2025 Act and those constructed after wildfire damage, with clearer definitions for eligible areas and defensible space requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed from 'existing dwellings and accessory structures' to 'dwellings existing on the effective date of this 2025 Act' to clarify which homes qualify.

Replaced 'high wildfire exposure areas' with 'wildland-urban interface' and added 'defensible space requirements' as new preference criteria for grant awards.

FISCAL

Added block grants to counties that counties can then distribute as individual grants to residents, expanding how funds are allocated.

REQUIREMENT

Changed grant completion timeline from a fixed one-year deadline to a flexible timeline approved at the time of award.

Added specific reporting requirements for counties receiving block grants to the State Fire Marshal.

Added annual application windows for existing homes and on-demand applications for homes built after wildfire damage.

TECHNICAL

Changed 'Determine' to 'Consider' for cost-effectiveness evaluation, giving the department more flexibility in decision-making.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Mar 26, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Mar 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

2 primary · 4 co-sponsors