Bill > HB3105

This bill amends Oregon water rights laws to clarify and streamline processes related to water right assignments and property transactions involving water rights. Specifically, the bill allows water right certificates (in addition to existing permits and licenses) to be assigned to other parties, with the requirement that such assignments must be filed with the Water Resources Department to be legally binding. For real estate transactions involving water rights, the bill mandates that sellers must now inform buyers about the availability of water right permits or certificates and, upon closing the sale, notify the Water Resources Department about the transaction and the specific water right involved. The bill also updates fee structures for various water-related administrative actions, such as filing assignments, examining applications, and processing water right changes. These modifications aim to improve transparency and record-keeping in water rights transfers, ensuring that the Water Resources Department maintains accurate and up-to-date information about water right ownership and usage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3105