SB 577 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to energy generation; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Requires an electric utility to recover costs for storing the waste produced by an energy facility in generating electricity. Requires a person who develops an energy facility to disclose the costs of storing the waste produced by the energy facility in generating electricity. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Committee

Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Energy and Environment.

upper

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors