SB1526Introduced in the Senate
Relating to the facilitation of projects.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Tells ODOE to apply for moneys to pay for the formation of a new entity that can finance projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Requires the State Department of Energy to apply for grant moneys from the State Agency Program Fund to cover the costs and expenses of carrying out pre-startup activities and forming a nonprofit entity. Allows the department to also apply for moneys from other sources. Directs the department to carry out pre-startup activities, including [recruiting and] convening a founding board and filling the founding board's membership, if the department secures sufficient grant moneys. Directs the founding board to form a nonprofit entity for the purpose of financing clean energy and resilience projects. Requires the entity to report annually to the appropriate committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly. Directs the Oregon Business Development Department and the State Department of Energy to work with the entity.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee Do pass with amendments and requesting referral to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Engrossed.) · February 9, 2026
4
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 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 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Janeen Sollman | 15 | Yes |
| Khanh Pham | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Energy and Environment.
Public Hearing Scheduled.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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