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OR HB3364

Relating to water; and prescribing an effective date.


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
04/17/2025
Passed
06/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to water; creating new provisions; amending ORS 541.561, 541.566, 541.576, 541.656, 541.657, 541.659, 541.666, 541.669, 541.677 and 541.689; and prescribing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill updates Oregon's water resource management and funding programs, primarily focusing on modifying grant and loan processes for water-related projects. The Water Resources Department will establish a grant program to fund studies evaluating feasibility of water projects, including water conservation, reuse, aquifer recharge, streamflow restoration, and other water-related activities. The bill expands eligible grant recipients to include persons, public bodies, federally recognized Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations. It reduces the matching fund requirement from a dollar-for-dollar match to a 25% cost match and allows the Water Resources Commission to set maximum per-project funding amounts. The legislation also modifies the Water Supply Development Account's usage, application processes, and project scoring criteria to prioritize partnerships, diverse project types, and geographic locations. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for establishing seasonally varying water flows, particularly for projects involving water storage or diversion, and mandates periodic reviews of water funding programs. The bill aims to improve water resource management, enhance environmental considerations, and provide more flexibility in water project development and funding.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Chapter 82, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. (on 06/06/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3364
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3364/Enrolled
Staff Measure Summary for HB3364 A (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/91422
IS_Impact HB 3364 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303195
IS_Impact HB 3364 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303194
HB 3364 A Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303193
HB 3364 A (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/302982
HB 3364 A Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/302783
Open Government Impact Statement for HB3364 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/90382
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3364/A-Engrossed
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3364/House%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Staff Measure Summary for HB3364 A (House) for the House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/90031
Fiscal Impact Statement for HB3364 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89546
Revenue Impact Statement for HB3364 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89537
IS_Impact HB 3364 4 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/299706
HB 3364 -4 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/299561
House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water (2025-04-07) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27997
HB 3364 -4 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/298836
HB 3364 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/291570
HB 3364 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/290781
Open Government Impact Statement for HB3364 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85336
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3364/Introduced
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