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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells an agency to study certain impacts from wildfire damages. The Act tells the agency to report on the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study certain impacts of damages from wildfire. Directs the department to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the impacts of wildfire damages, specifically focusing on electric utilities in Oregon. The study will examine four key areas: the cost and accessibility of capital and insurance for electric utilities, the affordability of electricity for customers, the long-term financial stability of electric utilities in the state, and the utilities' capacity to maintain electricity delivery. The department is required to submit a report to the legislative committees responsible for natural resources by September 15, 2026, and may include legislative recommendations based on their findings. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study and reporting requirements will automatically expire on January 2, 2027. This legislation aims to better understand the complex challenges faced by electric utilities in the wake of wildfire damages and potentially develop strategies to mitigate these impacts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Mark Owens (R)*,
Court Boice (R),
Vikki Breese-Iverson (R),
Lucetta Elmer (R),
Darin Harbick (R),
Bobby Levy (R),
Emily McIntire (R),
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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