HB 3179

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 18, 2023
  • Passed House Apr 18, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 22, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Jul 18, 2023

Relating to the permitting of renewable energy facilities.

Abstract

Modifies definition of "renewable energy facility" for purposes of county permitting process for solar photovoltaic power generation facility. Requires county to require applicant for permit to establish solar photovoltaic power generation facility using certain number of acres to provide decommissioning plan that includes bonding or other security. Prohibits Department of Transportation from discriminating against or favoring renewable energy facility when reviewing or granting application to place, build or construct on right of way of state highway or county road.

Bill Sponsors (10)

Votes


Actions


Jul 26, 2023

House

Chapter 336, (2023 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2024.

Jul 18, 2023

House

Governor signed.

Jun 27, 2023

Senate

President signed.

Jun 25, 2023

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 23, 2023

House

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Knopp.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Findley. Passed.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-22 by unanimous consent.

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-21 by unanimous consent.

Jun 16, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-20 by unanimous consent.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 05, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

May 18, 2023

Senate

Work Session held.

May 16, 2023

Senate

Work Session held.

May 11, 2023

Senate

Possible Work Session cancelled.

May 02, 2023

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Apr 27, 2023

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Apr 19, 2023

Senate

Referred to Energy and Environment.

Apr 18, 2023

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Apr 18, 2023

House

Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.

Apr 14, 2023

House

Carried over to April 18, 2023 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Apr 14, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 17, 2023 Calendar.

Apr 13, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 14, 2023 Calendar.

Apr 13, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 13, 2023 Calendar.

Apr 12, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 12, 2023 Calendar.

Apr 11, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 11, 2023 Calendar.

Apr 10, 2023

House

Second reading.

Apr 08, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Apr 04, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Mar 28, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Mar 16, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 02, 2023

House

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

Feb 02, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
HALNRW Amendment -4 PDF
SEE Amendment -A7 PDF

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