HB 2985

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 09, 2023
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to prescribed fires; declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Directs Department of Consumer and Business Services] State Forestry Department to establish Prescribed Fire Liability Pilot Program and administer program or authorize Oregon Insurance Guaranty Association to administer program]. Establishes Prescribed Fire Claims Fund in State Treasury, separate and distinct from General Fund, for purposes related to program. Instructs State Forestry Department to report to Governor and committee or interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to natural resources on performance of program on or before April 1, 2028. Appropriates moneys to department out of General Fund for deposit in Prescribed Fire Claims Fund. Provides that authorization of certain burning and of activities under Certified Burn Manager program applies on lands within forest protection district. Sunsets program and fund January 2, 2028. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (7)

Votes


Actions


Jun 25, 2023

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 17, 2023

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 17, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 13, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Jan 25, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 16, 2023

House

Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 09, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HCEE Amendment -3 PDF

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