OR SB494

Oregon Department of Administrative Services must study classification and compensation for forestry and wildland fire positions in state government, addressing wage and management compression issues

Study must identify deficiencies in the State Forestry Department's span of control and evaluate recommendations for right-sizing the organizational structure, including needed classifications and staffing levels

Report with potential legislative recommendations due to interim committees on natural resources and wildfire by September 15, 2026

Appropriates $229,154 from the General Fund to the Department of Administrative Services for the 2025-2027 biennium to conduct the study

Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage; study provisions expire January 2, 2027