Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3484: Relating to water; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3484 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to water; declaring an emergency. 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.
</b> </i>] [<i>Directs the Water Resources Department to study rules related to water. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to water not later than September 15, 2026.</i>] <b>Increases appropriations made to the Water Resources Department for the 2025-2027 biennium to fund positions related to water right transaction processing activities. <b>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b>
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 Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.