Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2949: Relating to financial assurance for certain facilities; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2949 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to financial assurance for certain facilities; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Thuy Tran (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic), Travis Nelson (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. 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.
</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to contract with a third party to study and assess financial assurance requirements for owners or operators of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment no later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality. <b>Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish rules pertaining to certificates of responsibility. Requires the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the Act each even-numbered year. <b>Preempts local governments from requiring financial assurance that exceeds or is in addition to the requirements of the Act. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thuy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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 Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.