SB 1035 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to augmentation of firefighting capacity of airports; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to procure and maintain vehicles for purposes related to fuel and personnel needs at certain airports. Provides that the Director of Transportation may exercise the authority to suspend certain statutes when the Emergency Conflagration Act is invoked. Provides that the suspension may apply to geographic areas other than the area where an emergency or conflagration occurs. Authorizes the Oregon National Guard and the Oregon Civil Defense Force to transport aviation fuel under certain circumstances. Directs the department to issue grants to increase fuel storage capacity at certain airports. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to finalize its text and add specific funding. The Senate version added a dollar amount for the emergency management budget, clarified how the department can manage vehicles (hiring or contracting personnel instead of just entering agreements), and removed a requirement to enter contracts with pilot program airports.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on emergency firefighting and fuel transport, but the operational flexibility for the department was expanded by removing the pilot airport contract requirement.

FISCAL

Added a specific appropriation of $2,180,000 for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, to fund the department's emergency management activities under this bill.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the requirement for the department to enter contracts with pilot program airports to allow the department to hire or contract for personnel to manage and operate vehicle fleets, providing more operational flexibility.

Removed the requirement for the department to enter contracts or memoranda of understanding with owners or operators of pilot program airports governing vehicle use.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill headers and formatting to reflect the A-Engrossed status and Senate amendments dated April 7.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Committee

Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors