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OR HB3262

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Oregon Wildfire Preparedness and Community Protection Fund, allocating 60% to the State Fire Marshal, 20% to the State Forestry Department, and 20% to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for wildfire protection, recovery, and restoration activities

  • Requires insurers to pay an annual $5 surcharge per property insurance policy (minimum $1,000 per insurer) to the Department of Consumer and Business Services, with insurers permitted to recoup costs from policyholders

  • Imposes a $10 annual filing fee on property tax accounts with real market value exceeding $350,000, with proceeds deposited into the wildfire fund after counties retain 4% for administrative costs

  • Directs 15% of existing fire insurance premium taxes to the wildfire fund, and reserves 15% of State Fire Marshal allocations for a revolving grant fund supporting rural fire protection districts in high-risk areas

  • Sunsets July 1, 2033, with agencies required to submit annual joint reports detailing expenditures, funded projects, and planned activities

Legislative Description

Relating to wildfire recovery; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Climate, Energy, and Environment1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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