Directs the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries to study risks and issues relating to earthquake-induced toxic inhalation.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Grayber
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-28 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-03-28 House
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2025-03-20 House
Work Session held.
2025-03-13 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-06 House
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-02-04 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells DOGAMI to study and report on risks related to toxic substances that may be released in an earthquake. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Directs the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries to study risks and issues relating to earthquake-induced [<i>dispersion of hazardous materials</i>]<b> toxic inhalation</b>. Requires the department to submit a report on the study to the State Resilience Officer by December 1, 2027. Provides that the study and report are confidential pending review by the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to seismic hazards; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee