Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2879: Relating to seismic event preparation; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2879 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to seismic event preparation; declaring an emergency. 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.
Establishes the Task Force on Seismic Event Preparation. Directs the task force to conduct a study regarding the impacts of a major seismic event on children and to identify methods for preparing schools and communities to meet the needs of children following a major seismic event. Directs the task force to submit a report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets task force on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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.