SB 5538
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of the State Fire Marshal for biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the state’s General Fund to the Department of the State Fire Marshal for the upcoming two-year period, beginning July 1, 2025. Specifically, it provides funding for various areas within the department, including the Office of the State Fire Marshal, business services, emergency response, and fire and life safety programs. The bill also establishes maximum spending limits for the department’s revenue sources, excluding lottery and federal funds. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Key provisions
- Allocates $2,588,904 to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
- Provides $13,051,121 for business services.
- Allocates $11,313,068 for emergency response.
- Provides $6,275,378 for fire and life safety services.
- Allocates $5,608,772 for fire and life safety education.
- Establishes maximum spending limits for fees and revenues collected by the department (excluding lottery and federal funds).
- Sets a maximum limit for expenses paid from federal funds.
Who is affected
- Department of the State Fire Marshal
- Oregon Residents (through fire safety services)
- State Government
Notable changes
- Establishes specific funding amounts for various departments within the State Fire Marshal’s office.
- Sets maximum spending limits for revenue-generated expenses.
- Specifies a maximum limit for expenses funded by federal sources.
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the proposed budget for the Oregon State Fire Marshal emphasize the need for increased funding to address growing wildfire threats and ensure public safety. They argue that upstafing grants are crucial for developing effective wildfire response strategies, with the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association and SDAO requesting a minimum of $6 million per year. Additionally, advocates highlight the importance of fire prevention and public safety initiatives, citing Senate Bill 5538 as essential funding for strengthening these efforts across Oregon. Concerns about equal access to fueling stations, particularly for individuals with disabilities, are also raised, with supporters advocating for clearer enforcement of self-serve gas laws that accommodate people with disabilities.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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