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Committee advances series of energy and environmental bills, sends several to revenue or floor
Summary
The House Climate, Energy and Environment Committee on April 1 advanced multiple energy and environmental measures, adopting amendments on wind‑turbine lighting and seafood processing wastewater and sending bills with fiscal impact to revenue and Ways & Means.
The House Climate, Energy and Environment Committee on April 1 held a set of work sessions and advanced several bills addressing electricity transmission, utility fees, wind energy lighting, seafood processing wastewater permits and wastewater operator certification.
Key outcomes at a glance: the committee gave a do‑pass recommendation and moved several measures forward and adopted amendments where noted. Chair Jay Lively closed work sessions after each item; most motions carried on roll call and the committee identified which member would carry each bill to the next stage.
Most significant actions and content:
- HB 33 36 (grid enhancing technologies): The bill requires electric companies to analyze cost‑effectiveness and timetables for methods to increase transmission capacity in Oregon and to file strategic plans for deploying grid‑enhancing technologies where cost‑effective. Vice Chair Gamba moved the bill to the…
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