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Committee advances bill letting Emergency Management buy materials and vehicles, with caution about fleet growth
Summary
The House committee advanced Senate Bill 823 to the floor on May 13, 2025; the measure would permit the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to procure materials, supplies, equipment and motor vehicles as needed.
Senate Bill 823, which authorizes the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) to purchase or contract for materials, supplies, equipment and motor vehicles as the department deems necessary, was advanced to the House floor with a due pass recommendation on May 13, 2025.
LPRO staff summarized the bill and said it had minimal fiscal and revenue impacts. Vice Chair Lewis moved the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation; Representative Evans expressed support but cautioned against creating multiple, agency‑specific vehicle fleets and urged a careful distinction between what is necessary and what is merely desired.
The clerk called the roll and the motion passed; Representative Evans volunteered to carry the bill. No amendments were offered during the brief work session. The committee did not record specific budget or vehicle counts during the session.
