HB4029Introduced in the House
Relating to solar energy systems; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Says what a person must tell a resident before selling or leasing a solar energy system to the resident. Says what must be in a contract for a sale or lease of a solar energy system. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). Requires a solar energy contractor or person that installs a solar energy system to have a license appropriate for the scope of work the solar energy contractor or person will perform. Specifies disclosures required in purchase agreements, lease agreements and power purchase agreements related to solar energy systems. Specifies elements and provisions that an installation contract for a solar energy system must have. Prohibits deceptive statements concerning the provisions of an installation contract. Punishes a violation or a failure to comply with the provisions of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Chapter 11, (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
25
Yes
4
No
1
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?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Absent |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Yes |
| 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 Climate, Energy, and Environment.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Gamba. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused, 2--McIntire, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Scharf.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Energy and Environment.
Public Hearing Cancelled.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 4--Linthicum, Nash, Robinson, Starr; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 11, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment Amendment #-3 (amendment)
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- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
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