Oregon 2022 Regular Session

Oregon House Bill HB4067

Introduced
2/1/22  
Refer
2/1/22  
Report Pass
2/14/22  
Engrossed
2/16/22  
Refer
2/17/22  
Report Pass
2/23/22  
Enrolled
2/25/22  
Passed
3/7/22  
Chaptered
3/11/22  

Caption

Relating to the urban flood safety and water quality district; and prescribing an effective date.

Impact

The bill's implementation will significantly impact the rights and responsibilities of property owners within the urban flood safety and water quality district. By allowing the district's board of directors to impose assessments based on benefits received, property owners may be required to contribute financially to specific flood safety and water quality initiatives. This funding will enable the district to undertake critical projects aimed at improving flood resilience and water management practices. Furthermore, the ability to defer assessments on undeveloped properties until they are connected to district services represents a nuanced approach to property taxation.

Summary

House Bill 4067 focuses on amending existing laws related to the urban flood safety and water quality district in Oregon. The bill seeks to enhance the management and operation of the flood safety district, allowing for the imposition of assessments on properties benefited by the district's works. This change aims to ensure that costs associated with acquiring, improving, and maintaining water quality and flood safety services are fairly distributed among property owners in the district. The legislation outlines the mechanisms for assessing these charges and establishes procedures for conducting hearings related to such assessments.

Contention

Notable points of contention will likely arise regarding the fairness and transparency of the assessment process. Stakeholders may express concerns about the potential financial burden on property owners, especially those who may not see immediate benefits from the district's improvements. The district board's authority to impose assessments could face scrutiny, with arguments for ensuring adequate representation and participation of landowners in decision-making processes. Additionally, residents may seek to understand how the funds collected will be utilized to enhance flood safety and water quality in their communities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OR SB1517

Relating to the urban flood safety and water quality district; prescribing an effective date.

OR HB3299

Relating to a special bridge district; prescribing an effective date.

OR HB2781

Relating to a special bridge district; prescribing an effective date.

OR HB3106

Relating to water data; prescribing an effective date.

OR HB4077

Relating to environmental justice; and prescribing an effective date.

OR HB2988

Relating to water infrastructure; prescribing an effective date.

OR HB3342

Relating to water; and prescribing an effective date.

OR HB3364

Relating to water; and prescribing an effective date.

OR HB3099

Relating to the Chewaucan River watershed; prescribing an effective date.

OR HB3006

Relating to water safety; prescribing an effective date.

Similar Bills

OR SB1517

Relating to the urban flood safety and water quality district; prescribing an effective date.

AZ HB2037

Counties; powers; water supply projects

AZ HB2329

Disaster; reimbursement of emergency expenses

TX SB2503

Relating to the powers and duties of the Lake View Management and Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting certain powers relating to navigation improvements; and granting powers of a road district.

TX HB4769

Relating to the powers and duties of the Lake View Management and Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting certain powers relating to navigation improvements; and granting powers of a road district.

VA HB602

Flood Control, Department of, and Commonwealth Flood Plan; created, report.

DC PR25-0311

Floodplain Review Authority Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2023

AZ SB1163

Bond or override; contracts; prohibition