Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2852: Relating to emergency preparedness public contracting preferences.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2852 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to emergency preparedness public contracting preferences. Primary sponsor: Paul Evans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs contracting agencies to give preference to a bidder or proposer who is certified by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management as an emergency preparedness partner. Directs the department to establish a program for certification of business organizations as emergency preparedness partners. Provides that organizations shall be certified if a minimum number of individuals in the organization complete the required training and meet other requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.