HB 3102
Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study certain impacts of damages from wildfire.
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Bill overview
House Bill 3102 directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to conduct a study on the impacts of wildfire damages. The study will focus on areas such as the cost of electricity for customers, the financial stability of electric utilities, and access to capital and insurance. The department is required to submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026, and the bill expires on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services will study wildfire damages.
- The study will examine the impact on electric utilities’ access to capital and insurance.
- The study will assess the affordability of electricity for customers.
- The study will evaluate the long-term solvency of electric utilities.
- The study will analyze the long-term capacity of electric utilities to deliver electricity.
- The department must submit a report to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026.
Who is affected
- Electric utilities
- Electric utility customers
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services
- Legislative Assembly (interim committees)
- Oregon residents
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a specific study and report on wildfire damage impacts.
- The report must include recommendations for potential legislation.
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