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Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4004: Relating to natural resources; and prescribing an effective date.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 4004 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to natural resources; and prescribing an effective date. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Chapter 29, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Provides that additional taxes otherwise imposed upon disqualification of land from certain forestland special assessment programs may not be collected if the disqualification is due to the suspension of reforestation requirements as a result of insects or disease. Authorizes the Water Resources Department to grant time extensions for specified water right permit holders to complete construction and apply water beneficially. Modifies requirement that the department's director or principal assistant be a registered engineer. Modifies provision specifying when a proposed order of the department becomes final. Directs the department to facilitate certain water users' enrollment in a federal conservation program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
No sponsor recorded in source data.

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Chapter 29, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
  2. Governor signed.
  3. President signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.
  6. Second reading.
  7. Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
  8. Public Hearing and Work Session held.
  9. Referred to Finance and Revenue.
  10. First reading. Referred to President's desk.
  11. Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.
  12. Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Showing 12 most recent of 21 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source