HB 3336 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to electric transmission systems; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
] Declares a state policy regarding the electric transmission system. Requires an electric company to file with the Public Utility Commission a strategic plan for using grid enhancing technologies where doing so is cost-effective. Requires the plan to be updated [ every two years ] with the integrated resource plan . Requires an electric [ company to carry out the electric ] company's first filed strategic plan to identify which actions can be carried out not later than January 1, 2030. Requires an electric company to conduct a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis of multiple strategies when proposing additions, improvements or modifications to a transmission system. Requires local governments to review certain applications for the use of grid enhancing technology in an existing right-of-way or easement without holding a hearing and through the application of only clear and objective criteria. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Signed Jun 24, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed Enrolled · 5 edits · Jun 24, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized from its A-Engrossed version to Enrolled status, adding the official enrolled header and page numbers while removing the summary digest and editorial notes. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, maintaining requirements for electric companies to file strategic plans for grid-enhancing technologies and establishing streamlined local review processes for transmission upgrades.
Scope change
No substantive scope changes; formatting and structural updates only
TECHNICAL

Added official 'Enrolled' header with sponsor names and page numbers

Removed summary digest and editorial notes about amendment markup

Changed section numbering format from LC 1902 to Enrolled House Bill 3336-A

DEFINITION

Added definition of 'Transmission line' to Section 4(1)(c)

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 5 exempting upgrades with applications filed before the effective date

Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2025 · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

234
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Jun 12, 2025
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
5 Yea 4 Nay 3
41% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Jun 24, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 16, 2025
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Walters.
lower
Jun 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed.
upper
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Gamba. Passed.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors