Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4046: Relating to nuclear energy; 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 4046 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to nuclear energy; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Boomer Wright (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Darcey Edwards (Republican), Court Boice (Republican), Matt Bunch (Republican), Virgle Osborne (Republican), Hai Pham (Democratic), David Smith (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): 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.
Directs the State Department of Energy, subject to the availability of funding, to conduct a study on nuclear energy, including advanced nuclear reactors. Directs the department to engage with tribal governments, consult with certain [<i>state agencies and</i>] organizations and utilize moneys from federal, private and other public sources to carry out the study. <b>Requires the department to report and make public information on the sources of moneys or assistance and amounts of moneys that the department receives to carry out this Act, anticipated uses of those moneys or assistance and any potential conflicts of interest.</b> Directs the department to submit the report to the interim committees or committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy <b>not later than one year after the date the department receives the moneys or assistance necessary to complete the study. Directs the department to provide an update on the department's progress in carrying out this Act to the interim committees or committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy</b> not later than February 15, 2027. Establishes the Nuclear Energy Study Fund. Sunsets January 2, [<i>2028</i>]<b> 2030</b>. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomer Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Darcey Edwards | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Matt Bunch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Virgle Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Jami Cate | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Janeen Sollman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.