HB 3701
Directs the Water Resources Department to study water management in the Harney Basin.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Water Resources Department to conduct a study of water management practices within the Harney Basin. The department is required to produce a report detailing its findings and may include recommendations for potential legislation. This report must be submitted to relevant legislative committees by September 15, 2026. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- The Water Resources Department will study water management in the Harney Basin.
- The department must submit a report on its findings to the Legislative Assembly.
- The report must include recommendations for potential legislation.
- The report deadline is September 15, 2026.
- The study is subject to reporting requirements under ORS 192.245.
Who is affected
- Oregon Water Resources Department
- Legislative Assembly committees related to natural resources
- The Harney Basin region
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a specific study and reporting process.
- A deadline of September 15, 2026, is set for the report's submission.
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