HB 2010

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jun 15, 2023
  • Passed House Jun 14, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 22, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Aug 04, 2023

Relating to water; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Requires State Department of Agriculture to study water. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2024.] Directs Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board to establish program to provide grants to water suppliers. Establishes Community Drinking Water Enhancement and Protection Fund for purposes related to program. Makes certain changes related to purposes for which moneys in Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement Fund may be used. Directs Legislative Policy and Research Director to report, on or before January 15, 2024, on water infrastructure-related benefits for low-income persons. Directs Water Resources Department to take certain actions on or before October 1, 2024, related to implementing 1998 Stewardship and Supply Initiative. Directs Oregon Consensus at Portland State University to establish collaborative process related to Chewaucan River watershed. Makes certain changes related to integrated state water resources policy. Directs Oregon State University Extension Service and Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station to jointly establish agricultural water management technical assistance program. Directs Oregon State University Extension Service and Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station to jointly prepare annual reports related to program and climate-related impacts on agricultural producers. Establishes Place-Based Water Planning Fund and authorizes Water Resources Director to award grants from fund. Makes certain changes related to requirements for certification as water right examiner. Directs Department of Environmental Quality to take certain actions related to water reuse or recycled water programs and projects. Directs Oregon Department of Administrative Services to enter into contract with Oregon Association of Water Utilities for certain purposes. Authorizes Water Resources Department to require certain reporting related to water use. Makes certain changes related to loans and grants from Water Supply Development Account. Directs Oregon Business Development Department to establish Aquifer Recharge Due Diligence Grant Program and Aquifer Recharge Testing Forgivable Loan Program and annually report on programs. Establishes Aquifer Recharge Fund for purposes related to programs. Directs Oregon Department of Administrative Services to provide grants related to treatment of western juniper. Directs Oregon State University to take certain actions related to assisting grant recipients. Appropriates moneys to certain state agencies for purposes related to water. Establishes maximum limits for certain payments related to water. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (13)

Votes


Actions


Aug 21, 2023

House

Chapter 606, (2023 Laws): Effective date August 4, 2023.

Aug 04, 2023

House

Governor signed.

Jun 24, 2023

Senate

President signed.

Jun 24, 2023

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Anderson.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-22 by unanimous consent.

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 20, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jun 14, 2023

House

Vote explanation(s) filed by Scharf.

Jun 14, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Helm, Owens. Passed.

Jun 14, 2023

House

Second reading.

Jun 13, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Jun 12, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Jun 08, 2023

House

Returned to Full Committee.

Jun 08, 2023

House

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

May 28, 2023

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.

May 25, 2023

House

Referred to Ways and Means.

May 24, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
JWM Amendment -6 PDF

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