When was Oregon House Bill HB 4049 introduced?

HB 4049 was introduced on Feb 02, 2026.

What's the current status of Oregon House Bill HB 4049?

The latest action on HB 4049 by the House was: Work Session scheduled. on Feb 11, 2026.

Who introduced Oregon House Bill HB 4049?

HB 4049 was introduced by Mark Owens.

Bill tracking in Oregon - HB 4049 (2026 legislative session)

HB 4049

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Introduced
Feb 02, 2026
Passed House
Passed Senate
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HB 4049

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Relating to Harney Basin water; prescribing an effective date.

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House • Feb 11, 2026: Work Session scheduled.

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Introduced

Work Session • House Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water

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Feb 11, 2026 01:00pm

HR 70

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Mark Owens
primary
(R - 60)
Ken Helm
primary
(D - 27)
Mike McLane
primary
(R - 30)
Court Boice
cosponsor
Bobby Levy
cosponsor
Sarah McDonald
cosponsor
Todd Nash
cosponsor
Tom Andersen
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Annessa Hartman
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Feb 11, 2026 | House
- Work Session scheduled.
Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Public Hearing held.
Feb 02, 2026 | House
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
- Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

Bill Texts

IntroducedPDF
House ALNRW Amendment 3 (Proposed, 2026-02-04T10:53:20.087)PDF
House ALNRW Amendment 3 (Proposed, 2026-02-06T16:25:32.75)PDF

Documents

Staff Preliminary SMS -- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water 2/4/2026 (HB 4049 -3 Preliminary SMS)PDF
staff Witness Registration -- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water 2/4/2026 (HB 4049 (witness registration))PDF
Testimony: GLORIA BROWN -- Support 97458PDF
Testimony: Daniel Sharpe -- Oppose PDF
Testimony: Lisa Brown -- Oppose WaterWatch of OregonPDF
Testimony: Lisa Brown -- Oppose WaterWatch of OregonPDF
Testimony: Genoa Ingram -- Support Oregon Ground Water AssociationPDF
Testimony: Rep. Mark Owens -- Support PDF
Testimony: Rep. Mark Owens -- Support PDF
Testimony: Rep. Mark Owens -- Support PDF
Testimony: Bryn Hudson -- Neutral Oregon Water Resources DepartmentPDF
Testimony: Anonymous Anonymous -- Support The people of Harney CountyPDF
Testimony: Anonymous Anonymous -- Support The people of Harney CountyPDF
Testimony: Craig Neher -- Support PDF
Testimony: Rob Frank -- Support PDF
Testimony: Rob Frank -- Support PDF
Testimony: Morgan Kromm -- Support PDF
Testimony: Michaela Donato -- Oppose PDF
Testimony: Laurie OConnor -- Oppose Self and neighborsPDF
Testimony: Ben McCanna -- Oppose Domestic well ownerPDF
Testimony: Pamela Brown -- Oppose PDF
Testimony: Christine Perala Gardiner -- Oppose PDF
Testimony: Patty Dorroh -- Support The People of Harney CountyPDF
Testimony: Susan Bunch -- Support PDF
Testimony: CJ Nugent -- Support PDF
Testimony: Ryan Krabill -- Support Oregon Farm BureauPDF
Testimony: Christopher Hall -- Oppose Water LeaguePDF
Testimony: Lorissa Singhose -- Support Silver Creek area farmersPDF
Testimony: Lorissa Singhose -- Support Silver Creek area farmersPDF
Testimony: Lorissa Singhose -- Support Silver Creek area farmersPDF
Testimony: Erick Keerins -- Support Blitzen-Voltage area farmersPDF
Testimony: Erick Keerins -- Support Blitzen-Voltage area farmersPDF
Testimony: Erick Keerins -- Support Blitzen-Voltage area farmersPDF
Testimony: Mark Owens -- Support PDF
Testimony: Craig Neher -- Support Harney County BusinessesPDF
Testimony: Zach Freed -- Neutral The Nature ConservancyPDF
Testimony: Rachel O'Connor -- Neutral Environmental Defense FundPDF
Testimony: Rachel O'Connor -- Neutral Environmental Defense FundPDF
Testimony: David Wall -- Oppose Mr Oregon OPPOSES HB 4049PDF
Testimony: Rep. Mark Owens, House District 60; Elizabeth Howard, Attorney, Portland -- House Committee On Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water 2/4/2026PDF

Sources

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

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