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OR HB3927
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Darcey Edwards
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AI Summary
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State Department of Energy must study the need to expand electric transmission infrastructure in Oregon and submit findings with potential legislative recommendations to interim energy committees by September 15, 2026
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Creates the Oregon Electric Transmission Expansion Fund in the State Treasury, with moneys continuously appropriated to the Department of Energy for transmission projects
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Requires the Department of Energy to develop and complete two electric transmission expansion projects by January 1, 2036
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Appropriates $40 billion total from the General Fund over five biennia ($8 billion per biennium from 2025-2035) to fund the transmission projects
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Fund sunsets on January 2, 2036, with any unobligated moneys reverting to the General Fund
Legislative Description
Relating to electric transmission infrastructure.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025