Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3121: Relating to community water systems; 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 3121 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to community water systems; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Mark Owens (Republican), Ken Helm (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. 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 Department of Administrative Services to [<i>enter into a contract with</i>]<b> distribute moneys to</b> the Oregon Association of Water Utilities to provide technical assistance, or enter into a contract with a third party to provide technical assistance, to address the needs and vulnerabilities of small and very small community water systems, construct and equip a water utility training center and employ three staff to provide related support and resources. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department to carry out the [<i>contract</i>]<b> Act</b>. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Annessa Hartman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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 Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.