HB 3488
Establishes the Move Oregon-Idaho Border Task Force to document the state and federal legal and legislative processes that must take place to relocate the Oregon and Idaho state boundaries to include specified Oregon counties in Idaho.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Move Oregon-Idaho Border Task Force to study the legal and legislative processes needed to relocate the Oregon-Idaho state border. The task force will specifically examine the impact of including Baker, Crook, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties in Idaho. It will document the necessary steps for both Oregon and Idaho, considering impacts on residents, businesses, and various entities, and is scheduled to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly by January 15, 2027.
Key provisions
- Creates the Move Oregon-Idaho Border Task Force.
- Defines the ‘Oregon relocation area’ as specific Oregon counties seeking to join Idaho.
- Directs the task force to document legal and legislative processes for both Oregon and Idaho.
- Requires the task force to study the impacts of relocation on residents, businesses, and other entities.
- Specifies the task force membership, including representatives from counties, cities, tribes, school districts, and special districts.
- Mandates the task force to prepare a report with recommendations for the Legislative Assembly by January 15, 2027.
- Establishes a timeline for task force meetings and appointments.
- Provides for per diem and compensation for task force members.
Who is affected
- Residents of Baker, Crook, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties.
- Businesses located in the Oregon relocation area.
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