SB 761

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Apr 24, 2025
  • Passed Senate Apr 23, 2025
  • Passed House May 19, 2025
  • Signed by Governor May 28, 2025

Relating to the Walla Walla basin.

Abstract

] [Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Water Resources Department to implement projects that benefit water demands in the Walla Walla basin.] Authorizes the Water Resources Department to approve applications by certain water districts within the Walla Walla basin to lease existing water rights for temporary conversion to in-stream water rights if certain conditions exist and the department makes certain determinations. Establishes procedures for how applications may be considered and establishes the terms of leases that are created under the Act. Sunsets on January 2, 2030.

Bill Sponsors (8)

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Actions


Jun 06, 2025

Senate

Effective date, January 1, 2026.

Jun 06, 2025

Senate

Chapter 227, 2025 Laws.

May 28, 2025

Senate

Governor signed.

May 21, 2025

House

Speaker signed.

May 20, 2025

Senate

President signed.

May 19, 2025

House

Third reading. Carried by Levy B. Passed.

May 15, 2025

House

Second reading.

May 14, 2025

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

May 12, 2025

House

Work Session held.

May 05, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

Apr 24, 2025

House

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

Apr 24, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed.

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 04-23 by unanimous consent.

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Second reading.

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded. (Printed A-Eng.)

Apr 08, 2025

Senate

Work Session held.

Apr 01, 2025

Senate

Work Session held.

Feb 06, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Jan 17, 2025

Senate

Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs, then Ways and Means.

Jan 13, 2025

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
SVEMFW Amendment -2 PDF
SVEMFW Amendment -4 PDF PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-02-06 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF
2025-04-08 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF

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