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Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4077: Relating to the securitization of a public utility's insurance program; 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 4077 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the securitization of a public utility's insurance program; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: John Lively (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Chapter 47, (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.

Authorizes a public utility, upon approval by the Public Utility Commission, to issue bonds and securitize debt for costs and expenses incurred or to be incurred by the public utility associated with a self-insurance or captive insurance program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John LivelyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Bobby LevyCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse58
Janeen SollmanCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate15

“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 47, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
  2. Governor signed.
  3. President signed.
  4. Speaker signed.
  5. Third reading. Carried by Robinson. Passed.
  6. Second reading.
  7. Recommendation: Do pass.
  8. Public Hearing and Work Session held.
  9. Referred to Energy and Environment.
  10. First reading. Referred to President's desk.
  11. Third reading. Carried by Lively. Passed.
  12. Second reading.

Showing 12 most recent of 17 actions. Full history

Sources

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