SB 639 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to low forest fuel load levels on state forestland.

SB 639 requires Oregon's State Forester to actively manage state forestlands to reduce flammable materials (like dead trees and brush) that increase wildfire risk. This directly affects state forestlands managed under Oregon law, aiming to improve forest health and prevent large wildfires. The bill mandates specific active management practices to maintain low fuel levels, rather than relying on passive approaches. It focuses on concrete policy changes in forest management, not outcomes or advocacy.
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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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Daniel Bonham
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