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OR HB3125

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Task Force on Rangeland Wildfire Resilience and Risk Reduction with nine members appointed by the Senate President (3), House Speaker (3), and Governor (3), in consultation with the State Forestry Department, Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State University, and rangeland fire protection associations

  • Requires the task force to develop an assessment and strategic action plan addressing current and anticipated rangeland fire threats, including recommendations on impacts to communities, natural resources, and economic systems

  • Directs examination of integration with Oregon's 20-Year Landscape Resiliency Strategy, funding needs, existing state and federal prevention programs, coordination between wildfire response services, and opportunities to expand prescribed grazing

  • Task force must submit a report with legislative recommendations to a natural resources interim committee by December 15, 2026, with staff support provided by the State Forestry Department

  • Takes effect 91 days after adjournment of the 2025 legislative session and sunsets December 31, 2026; members serve as unpaid volunteers

Legislative Description

Relating to rangeland wildfire resilience; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Climate, Energy, and Environment1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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