Sponsored (introduced) — Current session
Ken Helm · 63 bills · page 1 of 3
- HB 3863 Requires the Public Utility Commission to establish an eligibility cap at no less than 10 megawatts for the use of standard avoided costs rates and contracts for the purchase of energy or energy and capacity from qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Enacted
- HB 3372 Permits certain exempt ground water users to withdraw up to 3,000 gallons of water per day for watering any lawn or noncommercial or commercial garden that does not exceed one-half acre. Enacted
- HB 3463 Directs the Water Resources Department to study water banks. In Committee
- HB 3484 Increases appropriations made to the Water Resources Department for the 2025-2027 biennium to fund positions related to water right transaction processing activities. In Committee
- HB 2980 Directs the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish a Wildlife Stewardship Program. In Committee
- HB 3806 Authorizes the Water Resources Commission to approve a Deschutes River water bank pilot program. Enacted
- HB 3362 Imposes an excise tax on retail sales of tires. In Committee
- HB 3341 Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for deposit in the Community Drinking Water Enhancement and Protection Fund. In Committee
- HB 3364 Makes changes related to a water supply grant program. Enacted
- HB 3104 Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization or local government association to serve as a statewide rural community resource center. In Committee
- HB 2978 Makes certain changes concerning a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Enacted
- HB 3342 Modifies provisions of law related to the regulation and administration of water rights in this state. Enacted
- HB 2988 Instructs the Water Resources Department to take certain actions related to aquifer recharge and aquifer storage and recovery. In Committee
- HB 2979 Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to various entities for food production and distribution. In Committee
- HB 3121 Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to distribute moneys to the Oregon Association of Water Utilities to provide technical assistance, or enter into a contract with a third party to provide technical assistance, to address the needs and vulnerabilities of small and very small community water systems, construct and equip a water utility training center and employ three staff to provide related support and resources. In Committee
- HB 3573 Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Water Resources Department for specified purposes relating to water resources data collection and monitoring for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. In Committee
- HB 3526 Establishes a cause of action for a buyer in a real estate transaction if the seller fails to provide the results of required well tests. In Committee
- HB 3527 Establishes the Public Drinking Water, Stormwater and Sewer Ratepayer Assistance Fund. In Committee
- HB 3528 Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the University of Oregon and Portland State University for water-related research and grants. In Committee
- HB 3531 Directs the Commission on Indian Services to employ a natural resources management tribal liaison officer to facilitate opportunities for integrated natural resources management between Indian tribes and state agencies with natural resources management duties. In Committee
- HB 3343 Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to study natural resources. In Committee
- HB 3116 Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Water Resources Department for place-based water planning. In Committee
- SB 1160 Requires the State Department of Energy tostudy developing certain renewable energy projects in this state. In Committee
- HB 3544 Establishes uniform processes for hearing contested case proceedings relating to the use of water. Enacted
- HB 3525 Requires, for each dwelling unit rented by a landlord for which the source of drinking water is an exempt well in a ground water quality management area, that the landlord collect and test samples of drinking water from the dwelling unit for arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead and nitrates. Enacted