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OR HB3128

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends ORS 537.141 to exempt storage of surface water for fire response preparedness from water right application, permit, and certificate requirements
  • Limits the exemption to up to one acre-foot of surface water per reservoir or tank
  • Expands existing emergency fire-fighting water use exemption to include proactive water storage for fire preparedness, not just emergency situations
  • Sponsored by Representative Owens and filed as a presession bill for the 2025 Oregon Legislative Assembly

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of water for fire response preparedness.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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