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OregonHB 41212026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to emergency management.

Sponsored By: Cyrus Javadi (Democratic), David Gomberg (Democratic), James Manning Jr. (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Paul Evans (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Emergency help for renters and homeowners

The law creates a state Individual Assistance Grant Program and a dedicated account. When the Governor activates it after an emergency and a county or tribe asks for help, eligible residents can get grants. Money can cover temporary rent, home repair or replacement, hazard mitigation, immediate needs, and essential personal property. Payments can go to you or to a landlord or contractor on your behalf. Grants depend on available funding.

Grants to restore public services after disasters

The state runs a Public Assistance Grant Program with a dedicated account. When the Governor activates it for an emergency, counties or tribes can request grants. Money pays for debris removal and restoring public services and infrastructure, including work before, during, or after the event. No more than 10% of the funds can cover coordination and distribution costs.

State disaster recovery authority and surge hiring

The law creates the Oregon Disaster Recovery Authority in the Governor’s office. The Governor can activate it during a declared emergency to coordinate crisis services, recovery, mitigation, and emergency aid. During activation, the Governor can hire extra state workers, place them at any agency, and pay them from a dedicated fund. These temporary jobs end when the authority is deactivated.

Counties can waive some health fines

A county board can waive civil penalties under ORS 624.992 for violations that happened during a state‑declared emergency. The waiver must be by county order or resolution. This can reduce or remove fines for affected businesses and people.

State resilience officer and agency liaisons

The law creates an Office of the State Resilience Officer in the Governor’s office, with Senate confirmation. The officer leads statewide hazard planning, sets resilience priorities, and oversees continuity of operations and continuity of government planning. State agencies with FEMA emergency support roles must name a liaison officer for emergency coordination.

Grants to create community Resilience Hubs

The Department of Human Services gives grants, equipment, and technical help to create or run Resilience Hubs and Networks. Grants can pay for planning, development, operations, and related services and supplies. These hubs provide shelter, information, services, and resources during disruptions.

More training, stockpiles, and local readiness

The state creates a Statewide Regional Training Office to coordinate emergency training. The emergency management department must plan, stage, and manage emergency stockpiles and keep a sustainable inventory plan. The state funds preparedness grants to local and tribal governments to meet readiness duties. State‑funded emergency facilities can host multi‑day or overnight training.

Fingerprint checks for emergency management jobs

If you work for, apply to, or contract with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, you must provide fingerprints. The department uses them for state or nationwide criminal records checks.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cyrus Javadi

    Democratic • House

  • David Gomberg

    Democratic • House

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janeen Sollman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Paul Evans

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Court Boice

    Republican • House

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

  • Farrah Chaichi

    Democratic • House

  • Hai Pham

    Democratic • House

  • Jason Kropf

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Gamba

    Democratic • House

  • Sue Rieke Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Thuy Tran

    Democratic • House

  • Tom Andersen

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Nelson

    Democratic • House

  • Willy Chotzen

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

Yes: 26 • No: 2

House vote • 3/5/2026

Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.

Yes: 54 • No: 1

legislature vote • 3/3/2026

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 48 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

Emergency Management and Veterans: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

    4/13/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    4/7/2026House

  3. President signed.

    3/10/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/10/2026House

  5. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

    3/6/2026Senate

  6. Second reading.

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

    3/6/2026Senate

  8. Referred to Ways and Means.

    3/5/2026Senate

  9. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    3/5/2026Senate

  10. Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.

    3/5/2026House

  11. Second reading.

    3/4/2026House

  12. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

    3/4/2026House

  13. Returned to Full Committee.

    3/3/2026House

  14. Work Session held.

    3/3/2026House

  15. Work Session held.

    3/3/2026House

  16. Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.

    3/2/2026House

  17. Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

    2/16/2026House

  18. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

    2/16/2026House

  19. Work Session held.

    2/12/2026House

  20. Public Hearing held.

    2/10/2026House

  21. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    2/5/2026House

  22. Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

    2/2/2026House

  23. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/6/2026

    PDF

  • B-Engrossed

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to A-Engrossed

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • JWM Amendment -A3 (Adopted)

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • JWMCC Amendment -A3 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/16/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    2/16/2026

    PDF

  • HEMV Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • HEMV Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • HEMV Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    2/5/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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