Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 218: Relating to renewable energy facility waste.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 218 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to renewable energy facility waste. Primary sponsor: David Smith (Republican). 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 the Department of Environmental Quality to study the impacts of waste from solar or wind renewable energy facilities. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment not later than September 15, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary 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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Energy and Environment.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.