Bill > HB3484

This bill increases funding for the Water Resources Department (WRD) by $1,691,331 during the 2025-2027 biennium to support water right transaction processing activities. Specifically, the bill adds $227,328 to the department's administrative services budget and $1,464,003 to its water rights and adjudications budget. The bill directs the WRD to conduct a study of water-related rules and requires the department to submit its findings to the interim legislative committees concerned with water by September 15, 2026. An emergency clause is included, which means the bill will take effect immediately upon passage, highlighting the urgent nature of the water-related work. The additional funding is likely intended to help the department process and manage water rights more efficiently, potentially addressing backlog or improving service delivery related to water resource management in Oregon.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3484