Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1177: 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
SB 1177 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 27, 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: Jeff Golden (Democratic), Mark Gamba (Democratic), Khanh Pham (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 transferred to the Oregon Wildfire Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. Establishes the Oregon Wildfire Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, with interest earned by the fund to be used for wildfire mitigation and community adaptation to wildfire risk. 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 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Golden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Mark Gamba | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Khanh Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 Finance and Revenue.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.