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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells an agency to do certain things related to aquifers. The Act tells the agency to make a report related to aquifers. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Instructs the Water Resources Department to take certain actions related to aquifer recharge and aquifer storage and recovery. Instructs the department to report to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly on topics related to aquifer recharge and aquifer storage and recovery on or before October 1, 2026 January 1, 2027 .
AI Summary
This bill directs the Water Resources Department to conduct a comprehensive assessment of aquifer recharge and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) opportunities in Oregon. Specifically, the department is required to collaborate with multiple state agencies, including the Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Health Authority, to identify and develop strategies for expanding beneficial aquifer recharge projects. The bill tasks the department with identifying types of projects that can support water quality, water supply, habitat needs, and improve aquifer levels, as well as exploring regulatory improvements and examining successful approaches from other states. The department must also develop technical assistance resources and identify potential regulatory changes, including modifications to internal guidance, rules, and laws. By January 1, 2027, the Water Resources Department must submit a detailed report to legislative water-related interim committees, outlining recommended changes across policy, rules, and laws, programmatic needs, technical assistance resources, funding mechanisms, and potential federal and state funding programs to support aquifer recharge and storage efforts. The reporting requirement is set to be repealed on January 2, 2027, making this a time-limited initiative aimed at comprehensively improving Oregon's approach to aquifer management and conservation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 04/10/2025)
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