Relating to leasing land for the placement of cell phone towers in rural areas; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Directs the State Board of Forestry to allow the lease of land in Clatsop County and Tillamook County that is owned or managed by the board for telecommunications towers at the rate of $1,500 per year. Provides that on and after January 2, 2036, the rate shall change to a rate consistent with the rate for leasing land in federal forests for the same purpose. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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