Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3947: Relating to use of surplus revenues for wildfire funding; declaring an emergency; providing for revenue estimate modification that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3947 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to use of surplus revenues for wildfire funding; declaring an emergency; providing for revenue estimate modification that requires approval by a two-thirds majority. Primary sponsor: John Lively (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.
Increases the amount of the estimate of revenues that will be received from General Fund revenue sources other than corporate income and excise taxes for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023. Requires that the difference between the amount actually collected and the amount estimated after the close of the 2023 regular session be used for funding wildfire prevention and response. Provides for the return to taxpayers of surplus revenue over the adjusted estimate amount if the constitutional threshold is exceeded. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lively | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Revenue.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.