Oregon Groundwater Protection Bill Passes Despite Criticism that It’s Too Weak

‘Ag-to-Urban’ clears Legislature, paves way for new water strategy

Key Points: Bill would allow the sale of agricultural land for home development Proposal intends to increase housing while preserving groundwater The measure was sent to the governor for final approval A bill that’s intended to address two of the state’s biggest issues — groundwater conservation and housing development — passed the Legislature and was sent to Gov. Katie Hobbs for final approval. The House approved on June 23 Senate Bill 1611,…

Oregon groundwater protection bill passes despite criticism that it’s too weak

Legislators have just passed a groundwater protection bill that many nonprofit groups working on groundwater contamination said was too watered down to make a real difference.

Legislature passes Governor’s groundwater protection bill despite criticism it was watered down

Gov. Tina Kotek on May 3, 2023 at the home of Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Boardman resident and Oregon Rural Action organizer, whose well water has nearly four times the safe drinking water limit for nitrate. Kotek was visiting with residents in Boardman, who are concerned that progress on the nitrate pollution in the Lower Umatilla Basin has been slow. (Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle)A groundwater protection bill proposed by Gov. Tina Kotek…

Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Term Limits - Long Island Life & Politics

By Thomas Montana In an effort to counter the state’s law calling for elections during even-numbered years, the Republican majority of the Suffolk County Legislature passed a bill that they said protects local governance by [...] The post Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Term Limits appeared first on Long Island Life & Politics.