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HB 4049·OR·house

Relating to Harney Basin water; prescribing an effective date.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Mark Owens (R)
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In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The bill lets water users in the Harney Basin form voluntary contracts that set limits, reduction schedules, and monitoring requirements for groundwater withdrawals. It applies to individuals, businesses, local governments, tribes, and state or federal agencies that draw water in the designated area. The goal is to keep groundwater levels stable while minimizing economic harm to the region.

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