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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: The Act tells irrigation districts that if a user requests less water for a season, the user’s district must comply with the request. The Act says that the district may send the extra water to other users. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.5). Provides that an irrigation district that receives a request from a user for delivery of a lower rate or duty of water during an irrigation season may not deliver to the user a higher rate or duty of water during the irrigation season than was requested. Creates an exception. Provides that the irrigation district may temporarily transfer the use of the water.
AI Summary
This bill addresses water delivery practices in Oregon's irrigation districts by establishing new guidelines for water usage requests. The bill defines key terms, specifically identifying an "irrigation district" as an organization formed under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) chapter 545, and a "user" as a landowner with a water right subject to district charges. Under the new provisions, if a user submits a written request to receive a lower rate or amount (duty) of water for an upcoming irrigation season, the district must comply and cannot deliver more water than the user requested. However, the district is allowed to deliver the minimum amount of water necessary to maintain its infrastructure. Importantly, if a district receives such a reduced water request, it may temporarily transfer the unused water to another user, providing flexibility in water allocation. This legislation aims to give users more control over their water consumption while allowing irrigation districts to efficiently manage their water resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
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/HB2986 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2986 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83958 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2986/Introduced |
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