Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 784 — Relating to energy.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Authorizes public utility to seek rate recovery for operating expenses and capital costs associated with resiliency measures<b> from retail electricity consumers or natural gas consumers</b>. <b>Directs Public Utility Commission to establish voluntary emission reduction program for public utilities that furnish natural gas.</b> Authorizes electric company to include as part of portfolio of rate options, program of rates or charges reflecting costs of serving retail electricity consumers within boundaries of local governments with electricity derived from renewable energy sources or paired with unbundled renewable energy certificates. <i>Requires Public Utility Commission to allow recovery of certain social and environmental costs from retail electricity consumers receiving electricity from electricity service suppliers.</i>] Modifies certain laws related to competitive retail market for electricity. Requires responsible contractor labor standards <i>for</i>] <b>in construction or repowering of</b> large-scale renewable energy generation or storage facilities<b> or large-scale renewable natural gas processing facilities</b>.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

  3. Recommendation: Do Pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Work Session cancelled.

  6. Public Hearing held.

  7. Referred to Energy and Environment.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 784 do?
Authorizes public utility to seek rate recovery for operating expenses and capital costs associated with resiliency measures<b> from retail electricity consumers or natural gas consumers</b>. <b>Directs Public Utility Commission to establish voluntary emission reduction program for public utilities that furnish natural gas.</b> Authorizes electric company to include as part of portfolio of rate options, program of rates or charges reflecting costs of serving retail electricity consumers within boundaries of local governments with electricity derived from renewable energy sources or paired with unbundled renewable energy certificates. <i>Requires Public Utility Commission to allow recovery of certain social and environmental costs from retail electricity consumers receiving electricity from electricity service suppliers.</i>] Modifies certain laws related to competitive retail market for electricity. Requires responsible contractor labor standards <i>for</i>] <b>in construction or repowering of</b> large-scale renewable energy generation or storage facilities<b> or large-scale renewable natural gas processing facilities</b>.
Who sponsors SB 784?
SB 784 is sponsored by Lee Beyer.
What is the current status of SB 784?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 784?
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