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HB 2375 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to wind energy facilities.

Summary
] Requires a person who is developing or repowering a wind energy facility to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration and, if applicable, the Federal Communications Commission, for approval for the installation and use of [ a ] light-mitigating technology [ system ] systems and, if approved, install the [ system ] systems within 24 months or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter . Prohibits a county or city from allowing or permitting a wind energy facility if the person seeking to develop or repower the wind energy facility does not apply for approval for the installation and use of light-mitigating technology systems.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates approval for light-mitigating technology to address aviation/wildlife concerns, facilitating wind energy facility permitting. This supports renewable energy development by enabling project approval, not restricting it.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates light-mitigating technology for wind facilities to protect wildlife, strengthening environmental protections while promoting clean energy development. This directly addresses conservation concerns in renewable energy projects.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 14, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 5 edits · May 14, 2025
MODERATE
The bill transitioned from an 'A-Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, indicating it has been finalized and signed into law. The core policy content remains substantively unchanged, with the primary differences being formatting, header information, and the addition of official signatures and dates confirming legislative passage and gubernatorial approval.
TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect final legislative status

Added sponsor information for Representative LEVY B and Representatives OSBORNE, SCHARF, SMITH G, Senator SMITH DB

Removed the editor's summary digest section

Added official signatures from House Clerk, Speaker, and Governor with dates

Minor text formatting adjustments including line breaks and spacing throughout the document

Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2025 · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

26–1
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 29
May 6, 2025
D Democratic17
16 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 1 Nay 1
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 14, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Robinson. Passed.
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Levy B. Passed.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Bobby Levy
Bobby Levy
RRepublican
OR
58
Co
Photo of Anna Scharf
Anna Scharf
RRepublican
OR
23
Co
Photo of David Smith
David Smith
RRepublican
OR
1
Co
Photo of Virgle Osborne
Virgle Osborne
RRepublican
OR
2