OregonRelating to wildfires; declaring an emergency.
What it does
Provides that an electric company that is found to be liable for damages in a civil action arising out of allegations that the conduct of the electric company caused or substantially contributed to a wildfire shall also be liable for any federal income tax liability that a plaintiff or class member owes or pays on amounts the plaintiff or class member receives in relation to the civil action. Allows a plaintiff or class member to seek a supplemental judgment to recover from the electric company for the federal income tax liability. Requires an electric company to apply for a wildfire safety certification.
More detail
Directs the Public Utility Commission to issue a certification if the applicant is implementing a wildfire protection plan and meets certain requirements. Provides that a certification establishes that the applicant has implemented wildfire policies and practices consistent with wildfire safety standards. Provides that a certification does not establish immunity against claims for damages resulting from a wildfire. Directs the commission to commission a study to examine issues related to catastrophic wildfire risk and recovery and develop scenarios for a balanced solution. Directs the commission to provide an interim report on the study's findings and recommendations to the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy and environment during the 2026 regular session and provide recommendations for a stakeholder process to follow the final study report. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 27First reading. Referred to President's desk.Latest
- Vote recorded Rules suspended. Third reading as Special Order of Business. Carried by Marsh, Kropf. Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 27Rules suspended. Third reading as Special Order of Business. Carried by Marsh, Kropf. Passed.Passed House
- Jun 27Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Gomberg.
- Jun 27Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business immediately.
- Jun 27Second reading.Minor
- Jun 27Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.Minor
- Jun 27Work Session held.
- Jun 25Work Session cancelled.
- Jun 23Public Hearing held.
- Jun 12Referred to Rules.Minor
- Jun 12First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced
- Jun 27First reading. Referred to President's desk.Latest