Requires an electric utility to recover costs for storing the waste produced by an energy facility in generating electricity.
SB 577Sponsored by
Lew FrederickPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedJan 13, 2025
In committeeJan 17, 2025
Passed the SenateApr 17, 2025
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Makes a power provider recoup the costs to store the waste made from making electric power. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). 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.
Every action
12 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
CommitteeReferred to Energy and Environment. · Senate Energy and Environment
CommitteePublic Hearing held. · Senate Energy and Environment
CommitteeWork Session held. · Senate Energy and Environment
CommitteeRecommendation: Do pass. · Senate Energy and Environment
SenateSecond reading.
SenateCarried over to 04-17 by unanimous consent.
SenateThird reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.18–10 vote
HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
CommitteeReferred to Climate, Energy, and Environment. · House Climate, Energy, and Environment
CommitteePublic Hearing held. · House Climate, Energy, and Environment
HouseIn committee upon adjournment.
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. · Full Senate
From Oregon's official records (api.oregonlegislature.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026.
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