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OR HB3171
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pam Marsh
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AI Summary
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Modifies requirements for county energy resilience plans by removing mandates to map existing energy infrastructure, natural hazard risks, and socially vulnerable communities, while adding flexibility for counties to identify critical public services facilities incrementally with justification
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Adds statutory definitions for power outage durations: short-term (24 hours or less), medium-term (1-7 days), and long-term (7+ days)
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Requires counties developing energy resilience plans to engage with local environmental justice communities and prioritize community resilience center locations based on social vulnerability
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Extends the State Department of Energy grant program for county energy resilience planning from January 2, 2026 to January 2, 2028, with the required legislative report deadline moved from September 15, 2025 to June 30, 2027
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to county energy resilience plans; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025