HB 3833
Directs the Water Resources Department to study the decline of ground water levels.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
This bill directs Oregon’s Water Resources Department to investigate the decreasing levels of groundwater across the state. The department is tasked with conducting a study and submitting its findings, along with any proposed legislation, to the Legislative Assembly’s water-related interim committees by September 15, 2026. This study aims to understand the causes and potential solutions for this decline. The bill includes a sunset provision, ending the department’s study obligations on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- Directs the Water Resources Department to conduct a study of groundwater decline.
- Requires the department to submit a report and recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees.
- Sets a deadline of September 15, 2026, for the submission of the report.
- Includes a sunset provision, ending the study on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Residents
- Water Resources Department
- Legislative Assembly
- Farmers
- Groundwater Users
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