Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3702: Relating to critical ground water areas; 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 3702 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to critical ground water areas; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Mark Owens (Republican), Ken Helm (Democratic). 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.
Directs the Water Resources Department to study critical ground water areas. Directs the department to report to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“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.