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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 is about diverting bodies of water near high-value farmland. The Act says that a company or state agency that diverts such a body of water has to do a study of impacts. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Requires a company or state agency that diverts a body of water within 15 miles of high-value farmland to conduct a study to ensure that the diversion will not negatively impact the high-value farmland.
AI Summary
This bill requires companies and state agencies that divert water bodies (such as creeks, streams, or rivers) within 15 miles of high-value farmland to conduct a comprehensive study examining potential impacts on the farmland's topsoil and water supply. The bill first defines key terms: "company" is broadly interpreted to include corporations, associations, partnerships, and other business entities, while "state agency" refers to any state government office or department. "High-value farmland" is referenced as having a specific definition under existing Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 195.300). The study must specifically assess how water diversion might affect the agricultural land during both high and low precipitation years, ensuring that such water diversions do not compromise the agricultural productivity or water resources of nearby high-value farmlands. This legislation aims to protect important agricultural resources by mandating environmental impact assessments before water diversion projects near critical farmland can proceed.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3670 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3670 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86520 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3670/Introduced |
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