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Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 3863: Relating to qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; and prescribing an effective date.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 3863 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Ken Helm (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): Chapter 149, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires the Public Utility Commission to establish an eligibility cap at no less than 10 megawatts for the use of standard avoided costs rates and contracts for the purchase of energy or energy and capacity from qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ken HelmPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
Mark GambaCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse41

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Chapter 149, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
  2. Governor signed.
  3. President signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.
  6. Carried over to 05-13 by unanimous consent.
  7. Carried over to 05-12 by unanimous consent.
  8. Second reading.
  9. Recommendation: Do pass.
  10. Work Session held.
  11. Public Hearing held.
  12. Referred to Energy and Environment.

Showing 12 most recent of 23 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source