House Bill 2258

Makes legislative findings regarding need for water supply management and merits of water banking. Grants Water Resources Department authority for formal and informal agreements with public or private entities for purposes consistent with state water laws. Provides exceptions. Authorizes department to accept moneys for purposes consistent with and related to laws administered and enforced by department. Allows department to issue grants or make other disbursements to public and private entities for public purposes consistent with and related to laws administered and enforced by department. Authorizes department investments and expense payments for proposed or existing in-state or out-of-state projects providing state with water or water supply benefits. Authorizes purchase and sale of water. Authorizes department to sell water from state water resources as consideration for other actions expected to benefit state. Authorizes department to enter into certain agreements for exchanges of services and information. Allows department to accept or pay compensation under agreements. Provides for deposit of gifts, grants, donations, compensation or other moneys. Authorizes department to purchase water and to acquire whole or partial rights in existing surface water, ground water, stored water and reclaimed water. Requires department to assign permit or issue new certificate for acquired right showing State of Oregon as holder. Directs department to make purchased water or acquired right resource of water supply development program. Authorizes department to use purchased water or acquired right for water banking purposes. Allows department to make purchased water or acquired right available on temporary or permanent basis and to assign permit or issue new certificate if appropriate. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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In the House of Representatives Jan 14 – Jul 8

1. Jan 14Introduced
2. Jan 22Sent to Agriculture and Natural Resources
3. Jul 8Died when the session ended