Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 577: Relating to energy generation; prescribing an effective date.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 577 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to energy generation; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Lew Frederick (Democratic). 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 an electric utility to recover costs for storing the waste produced by an energy facility in generating electricity. Requires a person who develops an energy facility to disclose the costs of storing the waste produced by the energy facility in generating electricity. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“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 Climate, Energy, and Environment.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
- Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
- Carried over to 04-17 by unanimous consent.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Energy and Environment.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.