HB 2819

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2019 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 28, 2019
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to a Water Resources Department pilot program for ground water conservation; declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Requires Water Resources Department to establish pilot program to make conserved Columbia River water available to holder of water right in critical ground water area in exchange for holder reducing appropriation of ground water. Requires department to monitor ground water level changes in pilot program area. Requires department to annually report on pilot program to interim committee of Legislative Assembly. Sunsets pilot program January 2, 2025. Sunsets reporting requirement January 2, 2026. Appropriates moneys to department for biennium beginning July 1, 2019, for grants to implement and operate pilot program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

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Jul 01, 2019

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Feb 12, 2019

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 05, 2019

House

Referred to Energy and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 28, 2019

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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