Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3698: Relating to data centers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3698 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to data centers. Primary sponsor: Anna Scharf (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs data centers to report water and electricity used to the Water Resources Department and the State Department of Energy. Requires the State Department of Energy to publish summaries of reported information on a website. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt emissions standards for standby generators used at data centers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Scharf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“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 Climate, Energy, and Environment.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.