HB 3702
Directs the Water Resources Department to study critical ground water areas.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Water Resources Department to conduct a study of critical groundwater areas within the state. The department is required to produce a report detailing their findings and may include recommendations for new 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 conduct a study of critical groundwater areas.
- The department must submit a report on the study to legislative committees.
- The report must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
- The report may include recommendations for legislation.
- The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Who is affected
- Oregon Water Resources Department
- Legislative Assembly committees related to natural resources
- The public (through groundwater resources)
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a specific study and reporting process for critical groundwater areas.
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