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.
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.
| 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. |