HB4049Introduced in the House
Relating to Harney Basin water; prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Mark Owens, District 60
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
This Act lets ground water users in Harney Valley make agreements to limit their water use. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Directs] 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. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) · February 16, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Jami Cate | 11 | Yes |
| Sarah Finger McDonald | 16 | Yes |
| Lesly Munoz | 22 | Yes |
| Anna Scharf | 23 | Yes |
| Ken Helm | 27 | Yes |
| Susan McLain | 29 | Yes |
| Annessa Hartman | 40 | Yes |
| Bobby Levy | 58 | 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.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Amendment #-3 (amendment)
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