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SB1597

Died in Senate committee

Relating to energy generation; prescribing an effective date.

Introduced 2026-02-02Last action 2026-03-06 — In committee upon adjournment.Committee Rules

Sponsor

Lew FrederickD

Cosponsors

James Manning(D)Mark Gamba(D)Jeffrey Golden(D)Kayse Jama(D)Deb Patterson(D)Khanh Pham(D)Floyd Prozanski(D)Tom Andersen(D)Ken Helm(D)Shannon Isadore(D)Travis Nelson(D)Daniel Nguyen(D)Hai Pham(D)Lamar Wise(D)
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Died in Senate committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2026-03-09. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Votes

Senate2026-02-24PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Third Reading
Yea 17 · 17 DNay 12 · 1 D · 11 RNV 0 · Absent 1
Senate2026-02-16PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Yea 3 · 3 DNay 2 · 2 R

Summary

This bill requires electric utilities and energy facility developers to disclose to customers and the public the costs associated with storing nuclear waste generated from electricity production. By making these costs transparent, the legislation aims to ensure that consumers and stakeholders have clear information about the true expenses involved in nuclear energy generation. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislature adjourns.

Bill history

  1. 2026-02-02 · Senate
    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
  2. 2026-02-02 · Senate
    Referred to Energy and Environment.
  3. 2026-02-04 · Senate
    Public Hearing Scheduled.
  4. 2026-02-04 · Senate
    Public Hearing held.
  5. 2026-02-16 · Senate
    Work Session held.
  6. 2026-02-18 · Senate
    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
  7. 2026-02-19 · Senate
    Second reading.
  8. 2026-02-20 · Senate
    Carried over to 02-23 by unanimous consent.
  9. 2026-02-23 · Senate
    Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.
  10. 2026-02-24 · Senate
    Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 17; Nays, 12--Anderson, Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Meek, Nash, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
  11. 2026-02-24 · House
    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
  12. 2026-02-24 · House
    Referred to Rules.
  13. 2026-02-27 · House
    Public Hearing held.
  14. 2026-03-06 · House
    In committee upon adjournment.
Full Bill Text
https://legiscan.com/OR/bill/SB1597/2026
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