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HB 4049

Oregon House bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 17, 2026.

Authorizes the Water Resources Commission to encourage and approve voluntary agreements between ground water users in the Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Area of Concern to achieve reasonably stable ground water levels.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-HB-4049
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
Committee Ways and Means
House in_committee 2026-02-17
Summary

This Act lets ground water users in Harney Valley make agreements to limit their water use. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [<i>Directs</i>]<b> Authorizes</b> the Water Resources Commission to encourage and approve voluntary agreements between ground water users in the Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Area of Concern to achieve reasonably stable ground water levels. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsor
Mark Owens
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-17 Status in_committee
2026-02-17 Latest Action Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
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