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OR SB1047
Relating to access to resources for development in Curry County; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
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: This Act makes the county and OWRD speed review of permits for specific projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.1). Digest: This Act makes OBDD study resources for progress in Curry County. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study access to resources for develop- ment in Curry County and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026. Requires Curry County and the Water Resources Department to expedite review of ap- plications for use on specified lands. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distrib- ution to Curry County to expedite review. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires Curry County to expedite various permit applications for a specific tract of land located north of Port Orford, west of Highway 101, and south of the Elk River, covering properties larger than 125 acres. The bill appropriates $55,000 from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to help Curry County process these expedited permits, which include land use planning, building permits, business licensing, and public health permits. Additionally, the Water Resources Department must quickly review any groundwater development applications for the same specified lands. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, with the intent of supporting development in this particular area of Curry County. The expedited review process aims to streamline local development efforts and potentially stimulate economic growth in the region by reducing bureaucratic delays for permit approvals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President. (on 04/14/2025)
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