Bill > HB3910

This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 264.335 and 264.336 to expand the authority of domestic water supply districts to exercise powers typically granted to sanitary districts. Specifically, the bill adds new requirements for districts to obtain such powers, including holding a public hearing, obtaining water from a watershed that meets certain environmental criteria (such as being in a sole-source aquifer or recognized as requiring protection from contamination), and obtaining written consent from any existing sanitary service providers in the territory. The bill also creates a specific pathway for districts in areas affected by the 2020 wildfire disaster declaration, particularly those adjacent to rivers that serve as drinking water sources for metropolitan areas with populations over 100,000. An emergency clause is included, which means the bill would take effect immediately upon passage, emphasizing its importance for public health, peace, and safety. The modifications aim to provide more flexible and protective mechanisms for water districts to manage and protect their water resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3910