Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 3161 — Prohibits a public utility from increasing the public utility's rates or schedules of rates if the public utility has, for a period of three or more years, outstanding or contingent liabilities arising out of wildfire-related litigation.

Last action — In House Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    4 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Digest: Bans a public utility from raising rates if there are unresolved wildfire lawsuits for three or more years. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Prohibits a public utility from increasing the public utility's rates or schedules of rates if the public utility has, for a period of three or more years, outstanding or contingent liabilities arising out of wildfire-related litigation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In House Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 82 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (82)

82 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3161 do?
Digest: Bans a public utility from raising rates if there are unresolved wildfire lawsuits for three or more years. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Prohibits a public utility from increasing the public utility's rates or schedules of rates if the public utility has, for a period of three or more years, outstanding or contingent liabilities arising out of wildfire-related litigation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors HB 3161?
HB 3161 is sponsored by Jami Cate (Republican), Ed Diehl (Republican), Virgle Osborne (Republican), John Lively (Democrat), Daniel Nguyen (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), Willy Chotzen (Democrat), and Travis Nelson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3161?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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