Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3986: Relating to siting of renewable energy facilities by counties on farmland; 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 3986 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on June 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to siting of renewable energy facilities by counties on farmland; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Em Levy (Democratic), Ken Helm (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.
Makes counties approve applications to site renewable energy facilities filed before June 1, 2025, without applying the statewide land use planning goal related to agricultural use. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em Levy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“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.