OR SB698 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on July 7 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-07-07 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Allows landowner to file claim for payment with State Forestry Department if fire originating on state forestland spreads to commercial forestland. Establishes Forestland Fire Compensation Fund. Appropriates fund moneys for carrying out claim program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.

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Title

Relating to compensation for fire spreading from state forestland to commercial forestland; declaring an emergency.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-07-07SenateIn committee upon adjournment.
2017-02-08SenateReferred to Environment and Natural Resources.
2017-02-07SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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