Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon SB 1597
Relating to energy generation; prescribing an effective date.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mark Gamba (Democratic)
- James Manning Jr. (Democratic)
- Lew Frederick (Democratic)
Cosponsors (11)
- Deb Patterson (Democratic)
- Daniel Nguyen (Democratic)
- Lamar Wise (Democratic)
- Hai Pham (Democratic)
- Travis Nelson (Democratic)
- Shannon Isadore (Democratic)
- Ken Helm (Democratic)
- Tom Andersen (Democratic)
- Floyd Prozanski (Democratic)
- Kayse Jama (Democratic)
- Jeff Golden (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
</b> </i>] Requires an electric utility to disclose to its customers the costs of storing [<i>the</i>]<b> nuclear</b> waste produced by an energy facility in generating electricity. Requires a person who develops an energy facility to disclose to the electric utility and the public the costs of storing [<i>the</i>]<b> any nuclear</b> waste produced by the energy facility in generating electricity. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 16, 2026 Senate | Heard and Reported Out with Amendments | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
Actions
- Mar 7, 2026 · House
In committee upon adjournment. - Feb 27, 2026 · House
Public Hearing held. - Feb 25, 2026 · House
Referred to Rules. - Feb 24, 2026 · House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent. - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Carried over to 02-23 by unanimous consent. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Second reading. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Work Session held. - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing held. - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing Scheduled. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Energy and Environment. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.