Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3721: Relating to dams; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3721 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to dams; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Ed Diehl (Republican), Christine Drazan (Republican), Werner Reschke (Republican). It lists 3 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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Christine Drazan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Werner Reschke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.