Relating to water.
SB 1064 requires Oregon's Water Resources Department to consider the specific water basin where an activity will occur when issuing certain water permits under state law. This affects individuals and businesses seeking permits for projects involving water use, such as agriculture, development, or infrastructure. The bill directs the department to evaluate permit applications based on the local water basin's conditions during the review process, rather than applying a broader or standardized approach. This change aims to ensure permit decisions account for localized water resource impacts. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet advanced to a vote.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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3
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1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Smith
RRepublican
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