Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 497: Relating to construction standards for energy efficiency; 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 497 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to construction standards for energy efficiency; prescribing an effective date. 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.
Prohibits a municipality that administers and enforces a building inspection program from adopting construction standards or methods from the Reach Code, or a similar or related code of standards and methods, that exceed or are more stringent than statewide standards and methods that the Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services adopts and administers. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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.
- Referred to Labor and Business.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.