SB 589

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Apr 08, 2021
  • Passed Senate Apr 07, 2021
  • Passed House May 12, 2021
  • Signed by Governor May 21, 2021

Relating to a regional transmission organization; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Requires State Department of Energy to establish public process for purpose of investigating potential costs and benefits that would arise from electric utilities participation in regional transmission organization. Requires department to report findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy and business no later than September 15, 2022.] Sunsets January 2, 2023.] Requires State Department of Energy to prepare report identifying benefits, opportunities and challenges posed by development or expansion of regional transmission organization in this state. Requires department to follow certain procedures in preparing report. Requires department to provide report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy no later than December 31, 2021. Sunsets January 2, 2022. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (8)

Votes


Actions


Jun 10, 2021

Senate

Effective date, May 21, 2021.

Jun 10, 2021

Senate

Chapter 83, 2021 Laws.

May 21, 2021

Senate

Governor signed.

May 17, 2021

House

Speaker signed.

May 13, 2021

Senate

President signed.

May 12, 2021

House

Third reading. Carried by Owens. Passed.

May 11, 2021

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to May 12, 2021 Calendar.

May 10, 2021

House

Second reading.

May 06, 2021

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

May 05, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Apr 28, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Apr 13, 2021

House

Referred to Energy and Environment.

Apr 08, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Apr 07, 2021

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.

Apr 07, 2021

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Taylor, Beyer. Passed.

Apr 05, 2021

Senate

Second reading.

Apr 01, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

Mar 18, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 04, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Jan 19, 2021

Senate

Referred to Energy and Environment.

Jan 11, 2021

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
SEE Amendment -1 PDF

Related Documents

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