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OR SB886
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chris Gorsek
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AI Summary
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Amends ORS 374.305 to require the Oregon Department of Transportation and county authorities to prioritize applications for renewable energy facilities seeking to use state highway or county road rights of way
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Prioritization extends to transmission lines, facilities, and systems that transmit electricity from renewable energy facilities
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Replaces existing language that prohibited discrimination against or in favor of renewable energy facilities with a mandate to actively prioritize such projects
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Requires ODOT or county courts/boards of county commissioners to notify applicants of their decision within 30 days of receiving the application
Legislative Description
Relating to renewable energy facilities in highway right of way.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025