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OR SB352

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • State Department of Agriculture must establish a grant program to eradicate gorse for wildfire mitigation in southwest Oregon
  • Creates the Southwest Oregon Gorse Wildfire Risk Reduction Fund in the State Treasury, with interest earnings credited to the fund
  • Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025
  • Department must conduct biennial reviews of program effectiveness and modify the grant process as needed
  • Grant program and fund sunset on January 2, 2030, with any remaining funds reverting to the General Fund

Legislative Description

Relating to a grant program that facilitates the eradication of gorse for wildfire mitigation in southwest Oregon; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Wildfire1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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