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OR SB344
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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AI Summary
- Department of Environmental Quality must notify the Attorney General when air quality index readings reach 250 or higher for seven consecutive days in any area of Oregon
- Notification required only when elevated air quality is reasonably believed to result from wildfire smoke originating on federally-owned lands
- Attorney General must investigate the cause of qualifying wildfires after receiving DEQ notification
- Attorney General must file civil action against the United States if investigation determines the wildfire was caused wholly or partly by negligent or unlawful federal forest management practices
- Available remedies include injunctions, damages, or other appropriate relief sought in the name of the State of Oregon
Legislative Description
Relating to wildfire.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Wildfire1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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