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Relating to Harney Basin water; prescribing an effective date.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

OR HB 4049 · House Bill · 2026R1

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
9
Latest action
Mar 7, 2026

What it does

[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.

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  1. Introduced (Done)

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    In committee · Mar 7, 2026

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