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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act requires the DEQ to study the impacts of waste from solar or wind energy fa- cilities. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study the impacts of waste from solar or wind renewable energy facilities. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim commit- tees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment not later than September 15, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct a comprehensive study on the waste disposal challenges associated with wind and solar renewable energy facilities. The study will investigate several key aspects, including determining the average useful life of equipment, identifying the volume and types of materials to be discarded, assessing the disposal site requirements, recommending potential disposal locations, estimating disposal costs, and evaluating the potential environmental risks from toxic hazards. The DEQ must submit a detailed report to the legislative committees focused on environmental issues by September 15, 2026, which may include legislative recommendations. The bill includes a sunset provision that will automatically repeal the study requirement on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited research initiative designed to provide policymakers with critical information about the environmental impact and waste management challenges of renewable energy infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Public Hearing held. (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB218 |
| SB 218 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292701 |
| SB 218 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292354 |
| Sen. Brock Smith (meeting material) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/292199 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB218 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84416 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB218/Introduced |
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