HB 3492 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to seismic hazards; declaring an emergency.

Summary

Directs the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries to study risks and issues relating to earthquake-induced [ dispersion of hazardous materials ] toxic inhalation . Requires the department to submit a report on the study to the State Resilience Officer by December 1, 2027. Provides that the study and report are confidential pending review by the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to broaden the study's focus from general hazardous material dispersion to specifically address toxic inhalation risks from earthquakes. The changes add more detailed requirements for analyzing facility seismic readiness, include new provisions for comparing risks with other seismic events, and create an exemption for facilities that have already shared information with local emergency management agencies.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include more specific risk analysis criteria and added an exemption mechanism for facilities that have already shared relevant information with local emergency management agencies.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the study focus from 'earthquake-induced dispersion of hazardous materials' to 'earthquake-induced toxic inhalation' and 'dispersion of respirable hazardous materials'

Added requirement to classify facilities by potential for uncontrolled release based on seismic readiness using risk-informed criteria

Added requirement to compare risk from hazardous material release with risks from other recent and similar seismic events

Added requirement to evaluate the realistic risk reduction potential of various mitigation measures

Expanded criteria for identifying high-risk facilities to include consideration of relative quantities and toxicity of hazardous materials at a site

ELIGIBILITY

Added exemption for facilities that have already shared relevant information with local emergency management agencies for incorporation into local emergency response plans

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Mar 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Mar 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Committee

Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors