What does Preamble of Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996. The bill aims to reauthorize the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025.

What does REAUTHORIZATION OF DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY WORKING GROUP. of Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section reauthorizes the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group. The definition of the Working Group is amended to specify a board of directors with 10 to 15 members. The Working Group's membership must include representatives from the environmental community, irrigated agriculture, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, hydroelectric production, a Federal agency, the State of Oregon, and a unit of local government. The reauthorization period for the Working Group is extended from 2016 to 2032. Administrative costs allowed for the Working Group are increased from 5 percent to 10 percent.

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Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

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This bill amends the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group through 2032.
The Working Group's composition is updated to include representatives from diverse sectors, including environmental groups, agriculture, tribal nations, and government entities.
Administrative costs for the Working Group are increased from 5% to 10% of its budget.

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