HB 3861
Makes certain changes related to the qualifications of directors of soil and water conservation districts.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
This bill amends Oregon law to clarify the qualifications for directors of soil and water conservation districts. It requires directors to either own or manage at least 10 acres of land within their designated zone or demonstrate an interest in natural resource conservation through prior service. The bill also outlines procedures for electing at-large directors and addressing vacancies in director positions, including appointment processes and criteria for declaring a position vacant.
Key provisions
- Directors must reside within their designated zone or at-large district.
- Zone directors must own or manage at least 10 acres of land in their zone or demonstrate a conservation interest.
- At-large directors must be registered voters.
- The State Department of Agriculture will zone districts to ensure equitable representation.
- A process is established for appointing directors to fill vacancies.
- Directors can be declared vacant for absences, failure to qualify, or refusal to take office.
- Appointments to fill vacancies will end after the next general election.
- The bill outlines procedures for electing directors and determining term lengths.
Who is affected
- Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- Oregon Residents
- Landowners
- Farmers
- Conservation Professionals
Notable changes
- Specifies land ownership requirements for zone directors.
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Primary sponsor
Emerson Levy
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