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Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4031: Relating to the siting of renewable energy facilities; 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 4031 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the siting of renewable energy facilities; and prescribing an effective date. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Chapter 12, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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Official summary

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

Exempts an energy facility from needing a site certificate from the Energy Facility Siting Council if the energy facility produces power from a renewable energy source, qualifies for certain federal renewable energy tax credits and <b>is placed in service on or before December 31, 2030, or a date allowed by exception and a local land use application for the facility is submitted </b>[<i>construction begins</i>] on or before December 31, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
No sponsor recorded in source data.

“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 12, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
  2. Governor signed.
  3. President signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.
  6. Second reading.
  7. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
  8. Public Hearing and Work Session held.
  9. Public Hearing Cancelled.
  10. Referred to Energy and Environment.
  11. First reading. Referred to President's desk.
  12. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Owens. Passed.

Showing 12 most recent of 18 actions. Full history

Sources

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