Bill > HB3121

This bill appropriates $2.5 million from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to support small and very small community water systems through the Oregon Association of Water Utilities. Specifically, the bill directs the department to distribute funds for three main purposes: (1) providing technical assistance to address vulnerabilities of small water systems based on a previously generated report, (2) constructing and equipping a water utility training center that will offer comprehensive support in areas such as water supply reliability, infrastructure, workforce development, emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, financial management, and regulatory compliance, and (3) hiring three staff members to support these small water systems. The bill includes a provision to repeal these provisions on January 2, 2027, and declares an emergency, meaning the bill will take effect immediately upon passage. The goal is to help small and very small community water systems improve their operational capabilities, infrastructure, and resilience through targeted assistance and training.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3121