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SB 82 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to reducing wildfire risk; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Makes changes to consultations that are required for a certain grant process. Makes certain changes related to a program to reduce wildfire risk. Appropriates moneys out of the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for funding certain grant-supported projects. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. .
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates moneys from General Fund for wildfire risk programs, directly advancing fiscal management through budget allocation.95% confidence
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 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add two new Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) sections (476.698 and 477.503) related to wildfire risk reduction. The changes clarify grant processes, establish new requirements for prioritizing projects, and update the commission's responsibilities for wildfire mitigation efforts.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded by adding new statutory provisions that create additional requirements for wildfire risk reduction programs and grant administration.
REQUIREMENT

Added ORS 476.698 to establish guidelines for prioritizing grant-supported projects, including youth workforce development and educational experiences.

Added ORS 476.698 to require the commission to consult with the State Forestry Department and State Fire Marshal on grant award proposals.

Updated ORS 477.503 to include new subsections detailing the department's responsibilities for developing a 20-year strategic plan and selecting projects based on specific risk criteria.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill title from 'SB 82' to 'A-Eng. SB 82' to reflect it has been amended by the Senate.

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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
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