HB 3132
Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to procure and maintain vehicles for purposes related to fuel and personnel needs at certain airports.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) to purchase and maintain specific vehicles – including fuel transport trucks and personnel vehicles – at two designated airport pilot programs. It also grants the Director of Transportation authority to temporarily suspend certain transportation regulations during emergencies, and authorizes the Oregon National Guard and Civil Defense Force to transport aviation fuel when needed. Finally, the bill allows ODEM to issue grants to airports for infrastructure projects related to fuel storage and firefighting capacity.
Key provisions
- ODEM will procure and maintain fleets of vehicles for fuel and personnel transport at Burns Municipal Airport and La Grande/Union County Airport.
- The Director of Transportation can suspend certain transportation statutes during emergencies.
- The Oregon National Guard and Civil Defense Force are authorized to transport aviation fuel under specific circumstances.
- ODEM can issue grants to airports for infrastructure projects to improve firefighting capacity.
- The bill establishes pilot program airports for the purpose of vehicle procurement and fuel transport.
- The suspension of transportation statutes can extend beyond the immediate area of an emergency.
- The department must approve airport plans for grants before issuing funds.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Emergency Management
- Airports (Burns Municipal and La Grande/Union County)
- Oregon National Guard
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