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HB 4121STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to emergency management.

Creates [<i>statewide emergency preparedness offices and authorities</i>] <b>authority</b> to coordinate emergency management. [<i>Authorizes bonding for public safety projects.</i>] Requires state agencies to designate liaisons for emergency management. Imposes duties on the Oregon Department of Emergency Management related to management of emergency preparedness assets. Modifies the definitions of and grant requirements for Resilience Hubs and Resilience Networks. Authorizes certain training facilities to host overnight training activities. Requires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to obtain fingerprints of employees and contractors. Authorizes counties to waive certain civil penalties related to food service facilities during emergencies. Requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to study health coverage for firefighters. [<i>Requires legislative committees to identify a revenue source for certain public safety programs.</i>] Establishes grant programs for emergencies.

Voted: 4/13/2026

How representatives voted

78 yea·3 nay·7 other

Action history

  • 4/13/2026Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
  • 4/7/2026Governor signed.
  • 3/10/2026President signed.
  • 3/10/2026Speaker signed.
  • 3/6/2026Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
  • 3/6/2026Second reading.
  • 3/6/2026Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
  • 3/5/2026Referred to Ways and Means.
  • 3/5/2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
  • 3/5/2026Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.