Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 927: Relating to renewable energy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 927 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to renewable energy. Primary sponsor: David Smith (Republican), Mark Meek (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.
Creates an income or corporate excise tax credit for the amount paid by an owner of an eligible generation facility for transmission services. Directs that the amount paid, for purposes of the tax credit, shall be calculated as the sum of amounts paid by the owner to the Bonneville Power Administration or an electric utility for up to 600 megawatts of the eligible generation facility's nameplate capacity and to other parties. <b>Requires a taxpayer to first receive a final written certification from the State Department of Energy to claim the tax credit. Allows a taxpayer to apply for a preliminary certification of an eligible generation facility prior to, during or after construction of the facility.</b> Applies to <b>all</b> tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026[<i>, and to eligible generation facilities first placed in service on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032</i>]. [<i>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</i>].
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Mark Meek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“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 Tax Expenditures by order of the President.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Tax Expenditures. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Finance and Revenue.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.