summary
Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
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 prohibits a person from removing a dam. The Act tells an agency to encourage persons to construct ten new dams. The Act tells the agency to compile lists of proposed dams and potential dams. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). Prohibits a person from removing a dam. Directs the Water Resources Department to encourage persons to construct 10 new dams in this state on or before December 31, 2030. Directs the department to compile lists of dams that have been proposed since the year 1900 and potential new dams. Directs the department to submit a report on the lists to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill introduces several key provisions related to dams in Oregon, focusing on dam preservation and development. The bill absolutely prohibits the removal of any dam as defined under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 540.443, and directs the Water Resources Department to encourage the construction of 10 new dams in the state by December 31, 2030. Additionally, the department is required to compile comprehensive lists of all dam proposals since 1900 that were not constructed and potential new dam sites, and submit a detailed report to legislative committees related to natural resources by September 15, 2026. The bill also modifies existing penalty provisions for water resources violations, removing a specific reference to a previous statute. The legislation is time-limited, with the dam construction encouragement and reporting requirements set to expire in 2031 and 2027 respectively, and the bill itself will take effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session. These provisions suggest a strategic effort to preserve existing infrastructure, promote new water resource development, and maintain a comprehensive record of dam-related proposals in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3739 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3739 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86586 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3739/Introduced |
Loading...