Oregon 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1537 — Relating to State Department of Energy; declaring an emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  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 2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Establishes Oregon Energy Commission as policy and rulemaking body for State Department of Energy. Transfers certain duties of State Department of Energy and Director of State Department of Energy to commission. Modifies state energy policy. Modifies general duties of department. Requires department to develop statewide strategic energy plan. Requires commission to adopt plan no later than January 1, 2021. Requires department to present draft plan to Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2020. Requires commission to periodically review and update plan. Modifies biennial comprehensive energy report requirements. Becomes operative July 1, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Informational Meeting scheduled.

  4. Referred to Business and Transportation.

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

  6. Presession Released to the Public.

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1537 do?
Establishes Oregon Energy Commission as policy and rulemaking body for State Department of Energy. Transfers certain duties of State Department of Energy and Director of State Department of Energy to commission. Modifies state energy policy. Modifies general duties of department. Requires department to develop statewide strategic energy plan. Requires commission to adopt plan no later than January 1, 2021. Requires department to present draft plan to Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2020. Requires commission to periodically review and update plan. Modifies biennial comprehensive energy report requirements. Becomes operative July 1, 2019. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
What is the current status of SB 1537?
This bill died with 2018 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 1537?
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