Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2727 — Relating to rebutting presumptions of water right forfeiture.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Allows water right holder to rebut presumption of forfeiture by showing that nonuse occurred during period land was subject to conservation easement, conservation covenant or similar interest. Deletes reference to nonuse under federal law repealed in 1965.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Energy and Environment.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

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Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2727 do?
Allows water right holder to rebut presumption of forfeiture by showing that nonuse occurred during period land was subject to conservation easement, conservation covenant or similar interest. Deletes reference to nonuse under federal law repealed in 1965.
Who sponsors HB 2727?
HB 2727 is sponsored by Cliff Bentz.
What is the current status of HB 2727?
This bill died with 2017 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 HB 2727?
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