OregonRelating to dams; prescribing an effective date.
What it does
Prohibits a person from removing a dam. Directs the Water Resources Department to encourage persons to construct 10 new dams in this state on or before December 31, 2030. Directs the department to compile lists of dams that have been proposed since the year 1900 and potential new dams.
More detail
Directs the department to submit a report on the lists to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Feb 27Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.Minor
- Feb 25First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced