Bill > HB2801

This bill modifies the existing law related to water rights in the Upper Klamath Basin by changing the timeline for when determined water claims can be modified. Specifically, the bill repeals the original 2015 law on the date when the Klamath County Circuit Court issues a water rights decree for the Klamath River Basin Adjudication, instead of the previously set date of January 2, 2026. The bill requires the Water Resources Director to notify legislative committees within 30 days of the court's decree. Additionally, the bill allows leases or temporary transfers of water rights that began before the repeal to continue for their original term, even if there are court-mandated modifications to the original water claim. This provision ensures continuity for water users who have already established leases or transfers under the previous law, providing flexibility in water rights management during a complex legal adjudication process in the Klamath Basin region.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2801