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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells an agency to study innovative water technologies. The Act tells the agency to report on the study. The Act gives money for the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.9). Directs the Water Resources Department to study innovative water technologies. Directs the department to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to na- tural resources not later than September 15, 2026. Appropriates moneys out of the General Fund to the department for the purpose of undertaking the study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Water Resources Department to conduct a comprehensive study on innovative water technologies, with the goal of exploring new and potentially transformative approaches to water management. The department is required to submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees focused on natural resources by September 15, 2026, which may include recommendations for future legislation. The bill appropriates funding from the General Fund to support this study, though the specific dollar amount is not specified in the text. The legislation includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study mandate on January 2, 2027, ensuring it is a time-limited initiative. Notably, the bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the perceived urgency of investigating innovative water technologies. This suggests the state sees potential value in exploring new methods to address water-related challenges, which could include areas like water conservation, efficiency, treatment, or alternative sourcing technologies.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 01/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2778 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2778 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83754 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2778/Introduced |
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