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Senate committee adopts amendment to ease LED retrofits for some large facilities
Summary
The Senate Energy and Environment Committee voted to adopt a dash‑4 amendment to House Bill 40 60, extending an exemption that eases facility planning review for large long‑term care and other million‑square‑foot facilities replacing fluorescent fixtures; supporters say it prevents service disruptions while opponents wanted broader relief for smaller sites.
The Senate Energy and Environment Committee on Feb. 25 approved a dash‑4 amendment to House Bill 40 60 and sent the bill to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
Representative Jeff Helfrich (House District 52), a sponsor at the hearing, said the bill “provides necessary targeted extension to ensure Oregon's transition away from fluorescent lamps is safe, effective, and sustainable” and urged adoption of the dash‑4 language. Staff told the committee the amendment extends certain exemptions until Jan. 2, 2030, aligns repeal language with related bills and reports a minimal fiscal impact.
Libby Battlin, policy lead for the Oregon Health Care Association, said long‑term…
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