HB 3901
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
House Bill 3901 directs the Oregon Water Resources Department to conduct a study of existing rules related to water. The department is required to submit a report of its findings, including potential legislative recommendations, to the relevant legislative committees by September 15, 2026. This study aims to assess the current regulatory landscape surrounding water resources in Oregon. 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-related rules.
- Requires the department to submit a report on the study to legislative committees.
- Specifies a deadline of September 15, 2026, for the report submission.
- Allows the report to include recommendations for new legislation.
- Includes a sunset provision, repealing the bill's provisions on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Water Resources Department
- Legislative Assembly committees related to natural resources
- Oregon residents and businesses impacted by water regulations
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal study of existing water regulations.
- Mandates a report with potential legislative recommendations.
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