SB1062 Restricts Voter Authority

2025 Oregon Regular Legislative Session
SB1062
Relating to local authority over regulated utilities.
The Act would let each of the three cities of Bandon, North Bend and Reedsport set fees for water and wastewater services by a majority vote.
The Act would require a study of local authority over regulated utility rates and works. The Act would require a report of the study to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).]
[Requires the Secretary of State to study local authority over regulated utility rates and infrastructure maintenance. Directs the secretary to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to rules no later than September 15, 2026.]
Provides that each of the cities of Bandon, North Bend and Reedsport may set charges for water and wastewater services provided by the city by a majority vote of its governing body.
https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1062