Relating to access to resources for development in Curry County; and declaring an emergency.

The $55,000 appropriation to Curry County was moved from a standalone Section 2 to a bracketed item in the digest, indicating it may be optional or less formalized.

Section numbering was reorganized: the Water Resources Department expedite review requirement became Section 2, and the emergency declaration became Section 3.

A deleted provision requiring the Oregon Business Development Department to study access to resources in Curry County was removed from the digest.

Senator MEEK was added as a co-sponsor alongside Senator SMITH DB and Representative BOICE.

The Senate ordering date was updated from April 14 to June 20, reflecting the latest Senate action date.

Removed requirement for Oregon Business Development Department to study resources and submit findings by September 15, 2026

Added requirement for Curry County to expedite land use, building, business, and health permits for qualifying development projects

Added requirement for Water Resources Department to expedite groundwater development and storage permit reviews

Added $55,000 appropriation to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Curry County

Added deadline of June 30, 2027 for Curry County to begin expediting applications

Added specific eligibility criteria: tracts larger than 125 acres located north of Port Orford, west of Highway 101, and south of Elk River

Added emergency declaration making the bill effective immediately upon passage