Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3950: Relating to stored water; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3950 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to stored water; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Rick Lewis (Republican), Fred Girod (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.
Allows a person who owns property on which a certain spring originates to store water from the spring for use for fire prevention and fire suppression if the person obtains a permit. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Fred Girod | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“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.