Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3078: Relating to water; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3078 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to water; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Em Levy (Democratic), Anthony Broadman (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the Oregon Drinking Water Services of the Oregon Health Authority to establish a pilot program for training drinking water system operators. Sunsets the program on January 2, 2028. Directs the Water Resources Department to establish a matching funds grant program that awards grants to certain municipal water providers. Extends the sunset on rules for the Deschutes Basin ground water study area to January 2, 2039. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Health Authority out of the General Fund for distribution to the Oregon Drinking Water Services for the pilot program. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department for the matching funds grant program. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to state agencies for purposes related to the treatment of western juniper. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em Levy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Anthony Broadman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.