HB4005Introduced in the House
Relating to Water Professionals Appreciation Week; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Makes a yearly celebration of water workers in this state that takes place in October. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Designates the first Saturday of October of each year through the end of the Sunday of the following weekend as Water Professionals Appreciation Week. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 5, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 25, 2026
29
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Absent |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Boice. Passed. Ayes, 57; Nays, 1--Cate; Excused, 1--Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Speaker Fahey.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-25 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 5, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
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- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
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- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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- Enrolled (text)
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