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OR HB3986
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Emerson Levy
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AI Summary
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Exempts renewable energy facility applications filed with counties on or before June 1, 2025 from Oregon's statewide land use planning goal related to agricultural use (Goal 3) and ORS 215.296
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Prohibits counties from requiring applicants to obtain an exception to agricultural land use goals under ORS 197.732
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Requires counties to approve qualifying applications that meet ORS 215.446(3) standards, barring application of any additional standards
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Limits appeal review to specific ORS 215.446(3) standards and grants deference to county approvals if supported by any evidence
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Takes effect immediately upon passage as an emergency measure and sunsets January 2, 2028
Legislative Description
Relating to siting of renewable energy facilities by counties on farmland; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025