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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act says that DEQ may not find that a sewer is available to a property unless it is less than 200 feet from the property. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Prohibits the Department of Environmental Quality from determining, for purposes of issuing a sewage disposal construction permit, that a community or area-wide sewerage system is available unless the sewerage system is within 200 feet of the property to be served. Sunsets January 2, 2031. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the rules for sewage disposal system permits by restricting the Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) ability to determine that a community sewerage system is available to a property. Specifically, the bill prohibits DEQ from considering a sewerage system as "available" unless it is located within 200 feet of the property seeking a sewage disposal construction permit. This limitation aims to provide more flexibility for property owners in rural or less densely populated areas where centralized sewer systems might not be immediately accessible. The bill includes a sunset provision that will automatically repeal this restriction on January 2, 2031, meaning the new rule will only be in effect for approximately six years. The bill will take effect 91 days after the 2025 regular session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourns, which is a standard method for determining when new legislation becomes operative.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB479 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB479 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84676 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB479/Introduced |
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