Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2986: Relating to irrigation districts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2986 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to irrigation districts. Primary sponsor: Ken Helm (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that an irrigation district that receives a request from a user for delivery of a lower rate or duty of water during an irrigation season may not deliver to the user a higher rate or duty of water during the irrigation season than was requested. Creates an exception. Provides that the irrigation district may temporarily transfer the use of the water.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.