Bill > HB3335

This bill requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), an Oregon state agency responsible for land use planning, to conduct a comprehensive study on the land use siting of solar photovoltaic power generating facilities, which are large-scale solar power plants that convert sunlight directly into electricity. The department is mandated to prepare and submit a detailed report to the legislative assembly's interim committees focused on land use by September 15, 2026. The report may include recommendations for potential legislative actions to improve the process of establishing solar power facilities. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, ensuring that the directive is time-limited and does not become a permanent ongoing obligation. By commissioning this study, the bill aims to provide policymakers with insights into how solar power facilities can be strategically and efficiently integrated into Oregon's land use framework.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3335