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OR HB3300
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Evans
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 15-member Task Force on Desalination to study the creation of a statewide desalination program, focusing on program viability and development strategies
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Task force composition includes 2 senators, 2 representatives (bipartisan), and 11 gubernatorial appointees representing state agencies (Agriculture, Energy, Environmental Quality, Water Resources, Geology and Mineral Industries), Oregon ports association, and 5 at-large members
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Legislative members serve as nonvoting advisors; non-legislative members serve as unpaid volunteers
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Water Resources Department provides staff support; report with potential legislative recommendations due to interim water committee by December 15, 2026
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Task force sunsets December 31, 2026; act takes effect 91 days after 2025 legislative session adjournment
Legislative Description
Relating to desalination; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025