Senate committee advances bill to allow certain energy performance contracts without competitive procurement
Summary
The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment voted May 5 to move House Bill 3,653 to the floor with a "do pass" recommendation. The bill would let authorized state agencies enter energy performance contracts without a competitive procurement if they follow attorney general rules and use prequalified energy service companies.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment on May 5 voted to advance House Bill 3,653 to the Senate floor with a “do pass” recommendation.
Committee staff summarized HB 3,653 as allowing authorized state agencies to enter into energy performance contracts without a competitive procurement if the agency follows rules adopted by the attorney general, negotiates a performance guarantee, and contracts with a qualified energy service company prequalified by the Oregon Department of Energy. The bill takes effect on the 91st day after adjournment, staff said, and was reported to have minimal fiscal impact.
Vice Chair Brock Smith moved the bill to the floor with a do‑pass recommendation; the committee approved the motion by roll call. Recorded ayes included Senator Sam, Senator Robinson and Chair Sullivan; the chair announced that the motion carried. The committee designated Senator Brock Smith to carry the bill to the floor.
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