HB 3980
Makes municipalities eligible for financial assistance for certain levee projects.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Association of Oregon Counties, League of Oregon Cities)
Committee
Rules
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Bill overview
This bill changes Oregon law to allow cities and other local governments to receive loans and grants to fund levee projects. The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority can provide this assistance to municipalities, drainage districts, corporations, and other entities involved in levee construction and maintenance. The bill also requires projects to significantly improve Oregon’s infrastructure and be essential for land use.
Key provisions
- The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority can now provide loans or grants for levee projects.
- Municipalities are now eligible for financial assistance.
- Projects must substantially contribute to infrastructure improvement.
- Projects must be essential for the use or development of farm, industrial, or commercial land.
- The bill amends ORS 285B.420 to include municipalities as eligible recipients.
- Levee projects receiving assistance are subject to existing regulations.
Who is affected
- Cities
- Municipalities
- Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority
- Drainage Districts
- Entities involved in levee construction and maintenance
Notable changes
- Previously, only drainage districts were eligible for financial assistance.
- The bill expands eligibility to include a broader range of local government entities.
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Primary sponsors
David Brock Smith
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