HB4046Introduced in the House
Relating to nuclear energy; declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Boomer Wright, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Tells ODOE to study nuclear energy and make a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Directs the State Department of Energy, subject to the availability of funding, to conduct a study on nuclear energy, including advanced nuclear reactors. Directs the department to engage with tribal governments, consult with certain [state agencies and] organizations and utilize moneys from federal, private and other public sources to carry out the study. Requires the department to report and make public information on the sources of moneys or assistance and amounts of moneys that the department receives to carry out this Act, anticipated uses of those moneys or assistance and any potential conflicts of interest. Directs the department to submit the report to the interim committees or committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than one year after the date the department receives the moneys or assistance necessary to complete the study. Directs the department to provide an update on the department's progress in carrying out this Act to the interim committees or committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than February 15, 2027. Establishes the Nuclear Energy Study Fund. Sunsets January 2, [2028] 2030. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) · February 12, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Jami Cate | 11 | Yes |
| Sarah Finger McDonald | 16 | Yes |
| Tom Andersen | 19 | Yes |
| Ken Helm | 27 | Yes |
| Darcey Edwards | 31 | Yes |
| Mark Gamba | 41 | Yes |
| Emerson Levy | 53 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
In committee upon adjournment.
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)
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