Committee adopts amendment to Harney Basin voluntary agreement (HB 4,049) and forwards bill
February 16, 2026 | Legislative, Oregon
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Co‑Chair Owens summarized changes to HB 4,049 (Harney Basin voluntary agreement), saying the dash‑3 amendment was drafted after discussions with conservation groups to ensure the commission retains authority to grant or deny voluntary agreements.
Vice Chair Finger McDonald moved adoption of the dash‑3 amendment; committee members voiced support and the amendment passed by voice vote. Following the amendment's adoption, the committee moved HB 4,049 as amended to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation and referral to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.
What happens next: HB 4,049 will be subject to fiscal review and potential further consideration in Ways and Means.
Vice Chair Finger McDonald moved adoption of the dash‑3 amendment; committee members voiced support and the amendment passed by voice vote. Following the amendment's adoption, the committee moved HB 4,049 as amended to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation and referral to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.
What happens next: HB 4,049 will be subject to fiscal review and potential further consideration in Ways and Means.
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