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HB 3117

Relating to funding for responses to natural disasters.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Owens

HB 3117 establishes funding framework for Oregon's natural disaster response, currently in committee review for budget implications and policy details.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3117

Legislative bill overview

HB 3117 addresses funding mechanisms for Oregon's response to natural disasters. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has progressed through initial readings and committee referrals to Climate, Energy, and Environment, with a subsequent referral to Ways and Means for budget considerations.

Why is this important

Natural disaster response funding is critical infrastructure policy that affects public safety, emergency preparedness, and state budgeting priorities. How Oregon structures disaster funding determines the speed and adequacy of response to events like wildfires, floods, and earthquakes that cause significant property damage and loss of life.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source clarity: The bill's specific revenue mechanisms (new taxes, budget reallocation, bonding, or federal coordination) remain unclear from available information and will likely generate debate between fiscal conservatives and those prioritizing disaster preparedness
  • Distribution equity: Questions about how disaster funds would be allocated across urban and rural communities, and whether funding addresses disproportionate impacts on low-income populations
  • Prevention vs. response balance: Disagreement over whether the bill adequately funds mitigation and prevention measures (forest management, infrastructure hardening) versus reactive disaster response

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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