HB 3125
Establishes the Task Force on Rangeland Wildfire Resilience and Risk Reduction.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
House Bill 3125 establishes a Task Force on Rangeland Wildfire Resilience and Risk Reduction. This task force will assess current and future threats from rangeland fires in Oregon and develop a strategic action plan with recommendations for response and mitigation. The task force will also examine existing programs, coordination efforts, and opportunities for prescribed grazing to enhance wildfire resilience and protect communities and natural resources. The task force is set to sunset on December 31, 2026.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Task Force on Rangeland Wildfire Resilience and Risk Reduction.
- The task force will develop an assessment and strategic action plan for rangeland wildfire threats.
- The task force will examine integration with Oregon’s landscape resiliency strategy and funding opportunities.
- The task force will assess opportunities to expand prescribed grazing.
- The task force will improve coordination between wildfire management services.
- The task force will submit a report to a legislative committee by December 15, 2026.
- The State Forestry Department will provide staff support to the task force.
- Appointments to the task force must be completed within 60 days of the act’s effective date.
Who is affected
- Oregon residents
- Rangeland landowners
- State agencies (State Forestry Department, State Department of Fish and Wildlife)
- Oregon State University and Extension Service
- Fire service entities
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