HB 3259
Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to administer a grant program in support of projects to consolidate and modernize or upgrade public safety answering points.
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 to create and administer a grant program. The program aims to support projects that consolidate and modernize or upgrade public safety answering points (PSAPs), which are the centers that receive and respond to emergency calls. Grants will be awarded to 9-1-1 jurisdictions that develop plans for consolidation and upgrades, with a focus on interoperable radio standards. The program is funded through a dedicated state fund and sunsets in 2045.
Key provisions
- Establishes a grant program administered by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.
- Provides grants to 9-1-1 jurisdictions for consolidating and upgrading PSAPs.
- Requires applications to include plans for consolidation and modernization/upgrade of software and hardware.
- Prioritizes projects that comply with the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan.
- Allows for supplemental grants of up to $500,000 for software or hardware upgrades, contingent on a matching contribution.
- Sets limits on grant amounts per project: $25,000 for consolidation plans and $50,000 for technical support.
- Requires the department to report on the program's status to the Legislative Assembly.
- Establishes a dedicated fund to finance the grant program.
Who is affected
- 9-1-1 Jurisdictions
- Oregon Department of Emergency Management
- Emergency Communications Systems
- Public Safety Answering Points
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