Digest: The Act creates new systems and structures and changes law to improve emergency response in the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).
Creates statewide emergency preparedness offices and authorities to coordinate emergency management. Authorizes bonding for public safety projects. Requires state agencies to designate liaisons for emergency management.
Imposes duties on the Oregon Department of Emergency Management related to management of emergency preparedness assets.
Modifies the definitions of and grant requirements for Resilience Hubs and Resilience Networks.
Authorizes certain training facilities to host overnight training activities. Authorizes the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to obtain fingerprints of employees or contractors.
Authorizes counties to waive certain civil penalties related to food service facilities during emergencies.
Requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to study health coverage for firefighters.
Requires legislative committees to identify a revenue source for certain public safety programs.
Establishes grant programs for emergencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 401.913, 401.114, 409.760