Bill > HB3266

This bill requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to conduct a comprehensive study of community water systems, with the goal of producing a report to be submitted to the Oregon Legislative Assembly's interim water-related committees by September 15, 2026. The legislation mandates that DAS examine community water systems and may include recommendations for future legislative action. The study provision is temporary, with the requirement automatically repealing on January 2, 2027, which means the study is a time-limited initiative. Community water systems typically refer to public water supplies that serve at least 15 service connections or 25 or more people year-round, and this bill seeks to gather information and potentially improve understanding of these critical infrastructure systems. The bill does not specify the exact scope or methodological approach of the study, leaving those details to be determined by the Department of Administrative Services.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3266