No Bailouts for Billionaires
No Caps on utility wildfireS
H.B. 3917
Utility corporations in Oregon started fires that burned thousands of homes, killed people and destroyed forests and recreation sites
Now they want to cap their liability for future fires.
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Contact your Legislator in minutes with 1-CLICK below. Ask them to VOTE NO on H.B. 3917ReAD the bill
Click the link below to see the text of the bill and learn moreH.B. 3917 caps liability for utility caused wildfires and Oregonians who are burned up get 80% of the pre-fire value of their home, which will never be enough to rebuild. People who lose everything will get a small amount for their pain and suffering.
The fund is grossly under-capitalized, funding is voluntary and the regulator is underpowered and compromised in its ability to ensure accountability for Oregon.
How will you rebuild your home, your life, if it is destroyed by a utility-caused wildfire?
Why are legislators choosing to protect billionaires and trillion-dollar corporations who burn up Oregon towns, kill people and destroy our forests?
DOES IT MAKE SENSE FOR OREGONIANS TO PAY WHEN POWER UTILITIES BURN HOMES, BUSINESSES AND OUR FORESTS UP?
NO - WE URGE A NO VOTE ON H.B. 3917!