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OR SB685

Bill

Status

Passed

6/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Khanh Pham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Natural gas utilities must notify customers at least 60 days before first blending hydrogen with natural gas at ratios exceeding 2.5% by volume

  • Utilities must file notice with the Public Utility Commission including the reason for increased hydrogen blending, required permits, and public outreach descriptions

  • Utilities with hydrogen blending programs must maintain website information about the program and how customers can communicate with the utility

  • Utilities with existing hydrogen blending programs that have not provided customer notice must do so by June 30, 2030

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage (passed Senate April 22, 2025; passed House June 3, 2025)

Legislative Description

Relating to hydrogen; and declaring an emergency.

Last Action

Effective date, June 16, 2025.

6/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Climate, Energy, and Environment4/24/2025
Energy and Environment1/17/2025

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