HB 3484
Increases appropriations made to the Water Resources Department for the 2025-2027 biennium to fund positions related to water right transaction processing activities.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Water Resources Department to study rules related to water and submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees by September 15, 2026. The report may include suggestions for new legislation. The department is required to follow existing reporting procedures. The study’s findings are set to expire on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- Directs the Water Resources Department to study rules related to water.
- Requires the department to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees.
- Sets a deadline of September 15, 2026, for the submission of the report.
- Specifies that the report may include recommendations for legislation.
- Establishes a sunset date of January 2, 2027, for the study’s requirements.
Who is affected
- Oregon Water Resources Department
- Oregon Legislative Assembly (interim committees)
- Stakeholders impacted by water regulations
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal study of existing water regulations.
- Requires the department to propose legislative changes based on the study.
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Opponents of HB 3484 argue that the bill is a waste of time and resources, with unnecessary funding allocated to an 'emergency' study that fails to address pressing issues. They also express concerns about the lack of sufficient public notice for the amendment filed after close of business on April 4, which they believe undermines the democratic process and denies citizens the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion. Furthermore, opponents suggest that HB 3484 is a power play threatening Oregonians' rights and freedoms, with the proposed study serving as a thinly veiled attempt to exert control over the state without addressing real problems.
Source: Testimony Summaries