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HB3721 • 2025

Directs the Water Resources Department to study the socioeconomic impacts of the removal of the Klamath River dams.

Directs the Water Resources Department to study the socioeconomic impacts of the removal of the Klamath River dams.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Diehl,, Drazan,, Reschke, Representative Harbick,, McIntire,, Skarlatos
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

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

  3. 2025-02-25 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells an agency to study some impacts of removing certain dams. The Act prohibits a person from removing a certain type of dam until after the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8).
Directs the Water Resources Department to study the socioeconomic impacts of the removal of the Klamath River dams. Directs the department to submit a report on the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026.
Prohibits a person from removing a certain type of dam until after the report is submitted.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to dams; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee