Oregon House Bill 4049: Relating to Harney Basin water; prescribing an effective date.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

In committee upon adjournment. (2026-03-06)

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