Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt by rule standards for certification of sewage treatment works operators from nonreciprocal states, provinces or other certifying entities.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Owens,, Helm, Representative Wright
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-04 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-27 House
Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
2025-02-25 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act tells the EQC and OHA to adopt rules to certify operators of water and sewage plants from other states. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt by rule standards for certification of sewage treatment works operators from nonreciprocal states, provinces or other certifying entities.
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to adopt by rule standards for the certification of potable water treatment plants and water distribution systems from nonreciprocal states, provinces or other certifying entities.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to certification of operators of certain water facilities; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee