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OR HB4077

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Lively

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Authorizes public utilities in Oregon to issue bonds and securitize debt for costs associated with self-insurance or captive insurance programs, upon approval by the Public Utility Commission

  • Amends ORS 757.457 by adding self-insurance and captive insurance programs to the list of "rate recovery expenditures" that utilities may finance through bond issuance

  • Allows utilities to recover insurance program costs through rate recovery charges billed to customers

  • Takes effect 91 days after the 2026 regular session of the 83rd Legislative Assembly adjourns sine die

Legislative Description

Relating to the securitization of a public utility's insurance program; and prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

President signed.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment2/19/2026
Climate, Energy, and Environment2/2/2026

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