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OR HB3161
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jami Cate
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AI Summary
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Public utilities with outstanding or contingent wildfire-related litigation liabilities for three or more years are prohibited from increasing rates or applying to the Public Utility Commission for rate increases
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Applies specifically to wildfires that occurred between July 5, 2020, and December 1, 2020, that were subject to a Governor-declared state of emergency, Emergency Conflagration Act executive order, or federal disaster declaration
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"Wildfire-related litigation" is defined as lawsuits seeking compensation for losses, expenses, or damages caused by a qualifying wildfire
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The rate increase prohibition expires on January 2, 2036
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Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating to public utility liabilities arising out of wildfire litigation; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025