Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3944: Relating to wildfire; 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 3944 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to wildfire; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Christine Drazan (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Mark Owens (Republican), Cedric Hayden (Republican), David Smith (Republican). It lists 29 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.
Repeals provisions related to building code standards for wildfire hazard mitigation, defensible space requirements, fire protection for lands outside forest protection districts and the wildfire hazard map. Makes changes related to defensible space. Makes changes related to the wildland-urban interface. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 31
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Drazan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Cedric Hayden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Daniel Bonham | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelly Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Fred Girod | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Vikki Breese Iverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Diane Linthicum | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Mike McLane | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Todd Nash | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Noah Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Gregory Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bruce Starr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Kim Wallan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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 Rules by order of Speaker.
- Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.