To amend the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Jeff Merkley
D-OR | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Extends authorization for the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group in Oregon from 2016 to 2032. Updates board composition and increases administrative cost allowance from 5% to 10%.
Who Benefits and How
- Deschutes River Basin stakeholders continue collaborative water management
- Warm Springs Tribes gain guaranteed two seats on working group board
- Environmental and agricultural interests maintain representation
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Working group faces expanded governance requirements with larger board
- Administrative costs increase with higher allowance
Key Provisions
- Board expanded to 10-15 members with specified representation
- Two seats each for environment, agriculture, and Warm Springs Tribes
- Authorization extended to 2032
- Administrative costs increased to 10% cap
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group through 2032 with updated membership structure
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Continue collaborative water management with improved stakeholder representation"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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