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OR HB 4049

died on adjournment

Relating to Harney Basin water; prescribing an effective date.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did OR HB 4049 pass?

No. OR HB 4049 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-07): In committee upon adjournment.

What is OR HB 4049 about?

[<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.

Who sponsors OR HB 4049?

Mike McLane, Ken Helm, Mark Owens are the primary sponsors of OR HB 4049, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

[<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.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-07 — In committee upon adjournment.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Mike McLaneprimary
  • Ken Helmprimary
  • Mark Owensprimary
  • Sarah McDonaldcosponsor
  • Annessa Hartmancosponsor
  • Court Boicecosponsor
  • Bobby Levycosponsor
  • Tom Andersencosponsor
  • Todd Nashcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-07

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2026-02-18

    Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-02-18

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

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  4. 2026-02-16

    Work Session held.

  5. 2026-02-11

    Work Session held.

  6. 2026-02-04

    Public Hearing held.

  7. 2026-02-02

    Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

    referral-committee

  8. 2026-02-02

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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Votes

  • Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

    2026-02-16 · pass · 11-0

    Member-level votes (11)
    • Court Boice: yes
    • Jami Cate: yes
    • Annessa Hartman: yes
    • Ken Helm: yes
    • Bobby Levy: yes
    • Pam Marsh: yes
    • Sarah McDonald: yes
    • Susan McLain: yes
    • Lesly Muñoz: yes
    • Mark Owens: yes
    • Anna Scharf: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4049

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