SB 292 Oregon Senate · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to wildfires; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Declares state policy regarding fighting of wildfires on unprotected land. Authorizes State Fire Marshal to enter into agreements with public and private entities for use as needed of equipment capable of utilization for fighting wildfires on unprotected land. Authorizes State Fire Marshal to dispatch equipment under agreement as State Fire Marshal deems appropriate. Authorizes Governor, upon recommendation of State Fire Marshal, to dispatch available public or private resources of any type for purpose of assisting persons fighting wildfire on unprotected land. Creates Wildfire Resource Fund. Appropriates fund moneys for use by State Fire Marshal in providing equipment or firefighters to assist persons fighting wildfire on unprotected land. Appropriates moneys to Wildfire Resource Fund for biennium beginning July 1, 2019. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
upper
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Hansell
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