Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3161: Relating to public utility liabilities arising out of wildfire litigation; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3161 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public utility liabilities arising out of wildfire litigation; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Jami Cate (Republican), Ed Diehl (Republican), Virgle Osborne (Republican), David Gomberg (Democratic). 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.
Prohibits a public utility from increasing the public utility's rates or schedules of rates if the public utility has, for a period of three or more years, outstanding or contingent liabilities arising out of wildfire-related litigation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jami Cate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Virgle Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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 Judiciary.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.