Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2038: Relating to nuclear energy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2038 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to nuclear energy. Primary sponsor: Boomer Wright (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Court Boice (Republican), Ed Diehl (Republican), Mark Owens (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the State Department of Energy to study nuclear energy, including [<i>nuclear waste disposal</i>] <b>legal pathways for the disposal of nuclear waste produced</b> from nuclear energy. <b>Requires the department to consult with the Public Utility Commission and the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council and to engage with the federally recognized Indian tribes in this state, relevant state agencies and stakeholders.</b> Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committee of the House of Representatives on climate, energy and environment not later than [<i>September 15, 2026</i>] <b>January 31, 2027</b>. Sunsets January 2, [<i>2027</i>] <b>2028</b>.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomer Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.