Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1160: Relating to the deployment of renewable energy projects; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1160 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the deployment of renewable energy projects; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Todd Nash (Republican), Ken Helm (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
</b> </i>] Requires the State Department of Energy to [<i>carry out a cost-benefit analysis on deploying</i>] <b>study developing certain</b> renewable energy projects in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than September 30, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Nash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 order of the President.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Energy and Environment.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.