HB 2595 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to fire protection services; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Provides that fire chief, or representative of fire chief, of county may extinguish uncontrolled fire found to be burning in unprotected area. Provides that governing body of county may bill owner of property for cost of extinguishing fire. Provides that, to prevent or control fire occurring within zone 2 in county, county court or board of county commissioners may arrange for optional subscription service. Establishes that tax amount shall be on assessed value of taxable property. Allows board of county commissioners to adopt fire prevention code for areas within county that are outside boundaries of rural fire protection districts. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LM
Lily Morgan
RRepublican
OR
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