HB 3527 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to water utility ratepayer assistance; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

] Establishes the Public Drinking Water , Stormwater and Sewer Ratepayer Assistance Fund. Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to provide grants from moneys in the fund to qualified organizations to distribute water , stormwater and sewer bill payment assistance to low-income residential households. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to expand its scope from covering only drinking water and sewer bills to also include stormwater bills. The fund name, eligibility criteria, and all related references were updated to reflect this broader coverage.

Scope change

The bill now applies to stormwater bills in addition to drinking water and sewer bills, expanding the types of utility bills that can receive assistance.

SCOPE

The fund name was changed from 'Public Drinking Water and Sewer Ratepayer Assistance Fund' to 'Public Drinking Water, Stormwater and Sewer Ratepayer Assistance Fund' to include stormwater assistance.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible organizations now include public utilities providing domestic water, stormwater, or sewer service, expanding beyond just water and sewer providers.

REQUIREMENT

The bill's digest and operative sections were updated to clarify that assistance covers water, stormwater, and sewer bill payments, aligning the language throughout the document.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Committee

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

3 primary · 5 co-sponsors