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OR SB673

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Bonham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

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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