Legislative and Budget

May 2020 – 8.5% Potential Budget Cut Plan

COVID-19 is having a significant impact on the daily lives of all Oregonians, with many facing severe economic hardships. State government revenues that support services are anticipated to decline. In preparation for action after the May 20 revenue forecast, the Governor has directed all agencies to provide the Department of Administrative Services with an 8.5 percent General Fund cost-savings recommendations list for the 2019-2021 biennium. Click here to view the list of cost-saving measures.

2021-2023 Governor's Recommended Budget and Agency Legislation

• OWRD Governor's Recommended Budget Handout
• HB 2142: Water Rights and Dam Safety Fees
• LC 657 Draft Language
• HB 2143: Hydroelectric Program Fee Structure
• LC 658 Draft Language
• HB 2144: Transfers in the Type of Stored Water
• LC 660 Draft Language
• HB 2145: Well Construction Program Modernization
• LC 661 Draft Language
• SB 130: Extending the Irrigation District Pilot Project
• LC 659 Draft Language

2021-23 Agency Request Budget

• Chapter 1: Legislative Actions
• Chapter 2: Agency Summary
• Chapter 3: Revenues
• Chapter 4: Administrative Services Division
• Chapter 5: Field Services Division
• Chapter 6: Technical Services Division
• Chapter 7: Water Rights Services Division
• Chapter 8: Director's Office
  
• Chapter 9: Special Reports
• Policy Option Packages Only

• Chapter 1: Legislative Actions
• Chapter 2: Agency Summary
• Chapter 3: Revenues
• Chapter 4: Administrative Services
• Chapter 5: Field Services
• Chapter 6: Technical Services
• Chapter 7: Water Rights Services
• Chapter 8: Directors Office
• Chapter 9: Special Reports
• Legislatively Adopted Budget Summary

2019-21 Budget