HB 2256 Oregon House · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to the forfeiture of water rights.

Summary
Establishes that perfected and developed water right is not subject to forfeiture if owner of water right ceased to use all or part of water appropriated for period of five successive years because owner engaged in water conservation practices or distribution of water that owner received from water district was less than certificated maximum for period of at least five successive years. Removes reference to federal statute that is no longer in effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Last action Jun 27, 2021
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Water.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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