Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3597: Relating to electric vehicles; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3597 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to electric vehicles; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Tom Andersen (Democratic). 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.
</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study electric vehicles. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment not later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Authorizes the Department of Environmental Quality to reduce the amount of rebates available under zero-emission vehicle rebate programs, subject to certain conditions. Expands eligibility for the charge ahead rebate. Requires the department to allocate additional moneys from the Zero-Emission Incentive Fund to education and outreach each biennium, unless the balance of the fund is below a certain threshold. <b>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“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 Transportation then to Ways and Means by order of the Speaker.
- Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Transportation, then Ways and Means.
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.