Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1178: Relating to small-scale renewable energy; 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 1178 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to small-scale renewable energy; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: David Smith (Republican), Ken Helm (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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.
Requires 10 percent of the electricity sold in this state by each electric company that makes sales to 25,000 or more retail electricity consumers to be generated by small-scale renewable energy facilities or certain biomass facilities. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Energy and Environment.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.