SB1597Introduced in the Senate
Relating to energy generation; prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Lew Frederick, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Makes a power provider tell the public the costs to store nuclear waste made from making electric power. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). [Digest: Makes a power provider disclose the costs to store the waste made from making electric power. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).] Requires an electric utility to disclose to its customers the costs of storing [the] nuclear waste produced by an energy facility in generating electricity. Requires a person who develops an energy facility to disclose to the electric utility and the public the costs of storing [the] any nuclear waste produced by the energy facility in generating electricity. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 24, 2026
17
Yes
12
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.
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 | No |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | No |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | No |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | 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. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-23 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 17; Nays, 12--Anderson, Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Meek, Nash, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Energy and Environment Amendment #-3 (amendment)
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