HB 3300
Establishes the Task Force on Desalination.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Task Force on Desalination to study the feasibility and development of a statewide desalination program in Oregon. The task force will consist of representatives from various state agencies and organizations, including agriculture, energy, and ports. It is required to report its findings and recommendations to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly by December 15, 2026, and the task force itself will sunset on December 31, 2026.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 15-member Task Force on Desalination.
- The task force will study the creation of a statewide desalination program.
- The task force must report its findings to a Legislative Assembly committee by December 15, 2026.
- The task force will consult with experts and gather data.
- The task force will elect a chairperson.
- The Water Resources Department will provide staff support.
- Legislative Assembly members appointed to the task force are nonvoting.
- State agencies are directed to assist the task force.
Who is affected
- State Department of Agriculture
- State Department of Energy
- Department of Environmental Quality
- Water Resources Department
- Oregon Ports
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a statewide study of desalination.
- It sets a specific deadline for the task force's report (December 15, 2026).
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