HB 3117
Directs the State Forestry Department to study funding for preventing, responding to and recovering from natural disasters.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon State Forestry Department to conduct a comprehensive study on how to fund efforts to prevent, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, particularly wildfires. The study will explore various funding sources, including government and private partnerships, and consider the impact of climate change. The department must report its findings and recommendations to the relevant legislative committees by September 15, 2026.
Key provisions
- The State Forestry Department will study funding mechanisms for natural disasters.
- The study will examine potential funding sources (international, federal, state, local, and private).
- The study will explore cost-sharing models between government levels and stakeholders.
- The study will investigate insurance solutions and public-private partnerships.
- The study will analyze disaster relief funds and emergency management frameworks.
- The study will consider long-term sustainable funding models.
- The study will assess the impact of climate change on funding needs.
- The study will evaluate the equity and accessibility of different funding approaches.
Who is affected
- Oregon State Forestry Department
- Legislative Assembly committees related to natural resources
- Communities vulnerable to wildfires and natural disasters
Notable changes
- The study’s findings will be used to inform potential legislation.
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