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OR SB673
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Bonham
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AI Summary
- Water Resources Commission must encourage projects that appropriate water from the Columbia River mainstem for use in eastern Oregon, but may not fund such projects
- Water Resources Commission must approve water rights issuance for Columbia River appropriation projects in eastern Oregon
- State agencies are required to grant easements over state-controlled property when necessary to facilitate Columbia River water appropriation
- Existing Oregon water law (ORS chapters 536-540) applies except where inconsistent with this act's provisions
- Must comply with federal law and the Columbia River interstate compact (ORS 507.010)
Legislative Description
Relating to the Columbia River.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Wildfire1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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