HB 3704
Directs the Water Resources Department to study rules related to water.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Water Resources Department to conduct a study of existing rules related to water conservation. The department is required to prepare and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees on natural resources by September 15, 2026, potentially including recommendations for new legislation. The study’s findings will focus on water conservation practices and related regulations. The bill also includes a sunset provision, with Section 2 repealing Section 1 on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- Directs the Water Resources Department to study water conservation rules.
- Requires the department to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees.
- Sets a deadline of September 15, 2026, for the report’s submission.
- Allows the report to include recommendations for legislation.
- Establishes a sunset date of January 2, 2027, for the provisions of the bill.
Who is affected
- Oregon Water Resources Department
- Legislative Assembly (interim committees on natural resources)
- Oregon residents and businesses impacted by water conservation rules
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal study of existing water conservation rules.
- Mandates a report to the legislature with potential legislative recommendations.
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