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OR SB344

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

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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