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OregonSB 8632025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to cost recovery for fire protection.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

People responsible for fires face repayment

People whose willful, malicious, or negligent conduct causes a fire or its spread must repay Oregon's State Fire Marshal. They owe the actual costs of controlling or putting out the fire, including reimbursements paid by the marshal. The marshal must mail a written payment demand, and payment is due within 90 days after mailing. Missing that deadline adds 10% yearly interest from the first written demand, and the state can sue to collect. The marshal can also place a lien on the person's real estate and personal property. A sworn lien notice must be filed with the county clerk within 12 months after the calendar year the fire started. The lien ends unless a foreclosure action starts within 12 months after filing. Foreclosure allows recovery of actual costs plus 10% yearly interest from the lien filing date. At the marshal's request, the Attorney General must bring collection or foreclosure actions. Courts must accept the marshal's certified, itemized cost statement as initial proof of costs and award reasonable attorney fees to the winning party.

Fire investigations bring subpoenas and witness payments

At the State Fire Marshal's request, Oregon's Attorney General can investigate who owes fire-control costs. The Attorney General can administer oaths, take testimony or depositions, and subpoena witnesses, documents, and other relevant items. Subpoenaed witnesses receive fees and mileage payments set by law. Failure to obey a subpoena can lead to court contempt proceedings to force compliance. Under the marshal's guidance, deputy fire marshals can secure fire origin areas and reasonably limit or block unauthorized access.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 96 • No: 5

House vote • 6/24/2025

Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/16/2025

Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.

Yes: 22 • No: 4

legislature vote • 6/6/2025

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 22 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/13/2025

Natural Resources and Wildfire: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2026.

    7/25/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 542, 2025 Laws.

    7/25/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    7/17/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/26/2025House

  5. President signed.

    6/25/2025Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

    6/24/2025House

  7. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 24, 2025 Calendar.

    6/23/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 23, 2025 Calendar.

    6/20/2025House

  9. Second reading.

    6/19/2025House

  10. Recommendation: Do pass.

    6/18/2025House

  11. Referred to Ways and Means.

    6/17/2025House

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

    6/17/2025House

  13. Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.

    6/16/2025Senate

  14. Second reading.

    6/12/2025Senate

  15. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    6/12/2025Senate

  16. Work Session held.

    6/6/2025Senate

  17. Returned to Full Committee.

    6/4/2025Senate

  18. Work Session held.

    6/4/2025Senate

  19. Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.

    5/15/2025Senate

  20. Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

    3/18/2025Senate

  21. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

    3/18/2025Senate

  22. Work Session held.

    3/13/2025Senate

  23. Public Hearing held.

    2/4/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire, then Ways and Means.

    1/17/2025Senate

  25. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • SNRW Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    3/13/2025

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  • A-Engrossed

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  • Enrolled

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  • Introduced

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  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

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