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OR HB3251
Relating to leasing land for the placement of cell phone towers in rural areas; prescribing an effective date.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
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 is about leasing state land for cell phone towers in rural areas. The Act says that the lease rate in Clatsop County and Tillamook County must be $1,500 per year. The Act says that about 10 years in the future, the rate must be consistent with the rate for leasing federal forest land for the same purpose. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.8). Directs the State Board of Forestry to allow the lease of land in Clatsop County and Tillamook County that is owned or managed by the board for telecommunications towers at the rate of $1,500 per year. Provides that on and after January 2, 2036, the rate shall change to a rate consistent with the rate for leasing land in federal forests for the same purpose. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the leasing of state-owned forest lands in Clatsop and Tillamook Counties for telecommunications towers, establishing a two-phase approach to lease rates. Initially, the State Board of Forestry is required to lease lands for telecommunications towers (which include personal wireless service facilities, broadcast communications facilities, and other communication technologies) at a fixed rate of $1,500 per lease per year. Starting January 2, 2036, the lease rates will transition to be consistent with rates for leasing land in federal forests for similar telecommunications infrastructure. The bill defines the specific counties where this leasing arrangement applies, mandates that lease revenues will be credited according to existing state law (ORS 526.194), and requires the State Board of Forestry to develop rules governing the placement of these telecommunications towers. The bill will take effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session, providing a clear timeline for implementation and future rate adjustments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. (on 01/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3251 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3251 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85086 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3251/Introduced |
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