HB 3088
Creates the Task Force on Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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Support
80%
Oppose
20%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a task force within the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to study how to encourage the use of sustainable aviation fuel in the state. ODOT will research this topic and present its findings, including potential legislative recommendations, to the Joint Committee on Transportation by September 15, 2026. The task force’s work will conclude on January 2, 2027. This legislation aims to explore and promote environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional jet fuel.
Key provisions
- ODOT will conduct a study on promoting sustainable aviation fuel in Oregon.
- ODOT must report its findings and recommendations to the Joint Committee on Transportation.
- The report is due by September 15, 2026.
- The task force will sunset on January 2, 2027.
- The bill takes effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
- Joint Committee on Transportation
- Aviation industry in Oregon
- Consumers of aviation fuel
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific task force to address sustainable aviation fuel.
- Sets a deadline for the task force to submit its report.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Emerson Levy
Cosponsor
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) advocate for the establishment of a Task Force on Sustainable Aviation, which would provide recommendations for infrastructure planning, research, and development of SAF production facilities. They emphasize the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector, citing transportation as Oregon's largest source of climate pollution. By transitioning to SAF, proponents believe this pathway can help decarbonize the industry and align with the state's climate goals and West Coast clean fuel policies. Additionally, they see an opportunity for Oregon to capitalize on the future of fuels by supporting the production and adoption of SAF, which is seen as a promising solution for reducing emissions in the aviation sector.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 3088 express concern that consolidating certain state agencies under a single governing body will exacerbate existing financial burdens. They cite the high debt service amounts for the Higher Education Coordination Commission and Housing and Community Services Department, which are nearing $1,000,000 each, and worry that these costs will be transferred to the consolidated agency without sufficient adjustments. This consolidation is seen as a potential threat to the stability of state government finances, with some testifiers arguing that it may necessitate increased taxes or reduced services to balance the budget.