HB4025Introduced in the House
Relating to the residential rates of public utilities; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Allows a public utility other than a power or gas company to raise rates year-round. Takes effect 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.0). Allows an increase in the residential rates of a public utility to take effect from November 1 to March 31 for public utilities other than public utilities that provide electricity or natural gas services. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 10, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 25, 2026
24
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Absent |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | No |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Sosa. Passed. Ayes, 49; Nays, 9--Boshart Davis, Cate, Dobson, Javadi, McIntire, Munoz, Owens, Rieke Smith, Wise; Excused, 1--Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Energy and Environment.
Public Hearing Cancelled.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. Ayes, 24; Nays, 4--Hayden, Linthicum, Meek, Thatcher; Excused, 2--Drazan, Smith DB.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 10, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
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- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
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- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
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