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OR HB3701
Relating to water management in the Harney Basin; declaring an emergency.
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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 tells an agency to study water management in the Harney Basin. The Act tells the agency to report on the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Directs the Water Resources Department to study water management in the Harney Basin. Di- rects the department to report to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs Oregon's Water Resources Department to conduct a comprehensive study of water management in the Harney Basin, a specific geographical region in the state. The department is required to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly's natural resources committees or interim committees by September 15, 2026. The report may include legislative recommendations and will be prepared according to ORS 192.245, a statute governing how state agencies report their findings. The bill includes a self-repealing provision, meaning the study mandate will automatically expire on January 2, 2027. Additionally, the bill contains an emergency clause, which allows the legislation to take effect immediately upon passage, citing the urgent need to address public peace, health, and safety concerns related to water management in the Harney Basin.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water. (on 02/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3701 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3701 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86549 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3701/Introduced |
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