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Relating to drought effects on the forfeiture of water rights.

It became law on Jun 14, 2023.

OR SB 718 · Senate Bill · 2023R1

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
+5
Latest action
Jun 14, 2023

What it does

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. Removes reference to repealed federal law.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 14, 2023

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Where it goes next

It is law in Oregon. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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