Relating to Deschutes River Basin water.
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SB 700 — Relating to Deschutes River Basin water.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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Died in session
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Authorizes certain providers of water from source within Deschutes River Basin to collect fee from water recipients on behalf of nonprofit corporation. Requires provider of water to forward collected fee moneys to nonprofit corporation. Authorizes nonprofit corporation to use collected fee moneys to purchase mitigation credits, to purchase temporary transfers of water or to engage in mitigation projects to increase water flow or water quality within portions of Deschutes River or tributaries. Requires nonprofit corporation to distribute acquired water to providers of water collecting fee for forwarding to nonprofit corporation. Requires Water Resources Department to adopt rules establishing guidelines for water-related activities of nonprofit corporation and provide ongoing monitoring of nonprofit corporation activities.
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Referred to Environment and Natural Resources, then Ways and Means.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsors
- Tim Knopp · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 700 do?
- Authorizes certain providers of water from source within Deschutes River Basin to collect fee from water recipients on behalf of nonprofit corporation. Requires provider of water to forward collected fee moneys to nonprofit corporation. Authorizes nonprofit corporation to use collected fee moneys to purchase mitigation credits, to purchase temporary transfers of water or to engage in mitigation projects to increase water flow or water quality within portions of Deschutes River or tributaries. Requires nonprofit corporation to distribute acquired water to providers of water collecting fee for forwarding to nonprofit corporation. Requires Water Resources Department to adopt rules establishing guidelines for water-related activities of nonprofit corporation and provide ongoing monitoring of nonprofit corporation activities.
- Who sponsors SB 700?
- SB 700 is sponsored by Tim Knopp.
- What is the current status of SB 700?
- This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 700?
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