l9n/ Oregon

2023 Regular Session

Senate Bill 718

Provides that year in which Governor declares that drought exists, or is likely to exist, within county does not count toward period of time for forfeiture of water right for nonuse for holder of water right within county.

Became law as Chapter 185, Oregon Laws 2023, signed June 7, 2023, 149 days after it was filed. In force from January 1, 2024.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Provides that year in which Governor declares that drought exists, or is likely to exist, within county does not count toward period of time for forfeiture of water right for nonuse for <i>owner</i>]<b> holder</b> of water right within county. Removes reference to repealed federal law.

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the Senate

5 co-sponsors

Lynn Findley, David Brock Smith, Bill Hansell, Cedric Hayden, Daniel Bonham

In the House of Representatives

    2 co-sponsors

    E. Werner Reschke, Bobby Levy

    Its course

    January 9 to June 14, 2023, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

    Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

    Every action22 actions on 20 days

    In the SenateJan 9 to Apr 1293 days

    Waiting for a committeeJan 9 to Jan 134 days

    Natural ResourcesJan 13 to Apr 582 days

    In the House of RepresentativesApr 12 to May 2543 days

    Waiting for a committeeApr 12 to Apr 131 day

    Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and WaterApr 13 to May 2239 days

    With the GovernorMay 25 to Jun 713 days

    Votes

    Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

    • Senate, third reading29–0

      Passed · Apr 12 · 1 present

    • House of Representatives, third reading54–0

      Passed · May 25 · 6 present

    Amendments

    Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

    • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Apr 5

    Text

    Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

    l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.

    What happened

    In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

    In the Senate Jan 9 – Apr 12

    1. Jan 9Introduced
    2. Jan 13Sent to Natural Resources
    3. Feb 1Heard in Natural Resources
    4. Mar 27Heard in Natural Resources
    5. Apr 5Natural Resources recommended it as amended
    6. Apr 6Read a second time
    7. Apr 12Passed the Senate, 29 to 0

    In the House of Representatives Apr 12 – May 25

    1. Apr 12Arrived in the House of Representatives
    2. Apr 13Sent to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
    3. May 9Heard in Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
    4. May 18Heard in Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
    5. May 22Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water recommended it
    6. May 23Read a second time
    7. May 25Passed the House of Representatives, 54 to 0

    To the Governor May 31 – Jun 14

    1. May 31Signed in the Senate
    2. Jun 1Signed in the House of Representatives
    3. Jun 7Signed by the Governor
    4. Jun 14Became chapter 185 of Oregon Laws 2023
    5. In force from January 1, 2024
    All 22 actions, as published
    1. Jan 9Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Jan 13Referred to Natural Resources.Senate
    3. Feb 1Public Hearing held.Senate
    4. Mar 27Work Session held.Senate
    5. Apr 5Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
    6. Apr 6Second reading.Senate
    7. Apr 10Carried over to 04-11 by unanimous consent.Senate
    8. Apr 11Carried over to 04-12 by unanimous consent.Senate
    9. Apr 12Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed.Senate
    10. Apr 12First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
    11. Apr 13Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.House of Representatives
    12. May 9Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
    13. May 18Work Session held.House of Representatives
    14. May 22Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
    15. May 23Second reading.House of Representatives
    16. May 24Rules suspended, taken from 05-24 Calendar and placed on Consent Calendar for 05-25.House of Representatives
    17. May 25Read third time under Consent Calendar. Passed.House of Representatives
    18. May 31President signed.Senate
    19. Jun 1Speaker signed.House of Representatives
    20. Jun 7Governor signed.Senate
    21. Jun 14Chapter 185, 2023 Laws.Senate
    22. Jun 14Effective date, January 1, 2024.Senate