HB 3335
Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to study land use siting of renewable energy facilities that are solar photovoltaic power generating facilities and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to land use no later than September 15, 2026.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Land Conservation and Development to conduct a study on how solar photovoltaic power generating facilities should be located within Oregon’s land use planning system. The study’s findings and any recommendations for new laws will be submitted to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026. The study will focus on the land use considerations for renewable energy facilities.
Key provisions
- The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) must study the land use siting of solar photovoltaic facilities.
- The study must be submitted to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly.
- The report is due by September 15, 2026.
- The report may include recommendations for legislation.
- The study will focus specifically on solar photovoltaic power generating facilities.
Who is affected
- Department of Land Conservation and Development
- Interim Committees of the Legislative Assembly
- Developers of solar photovoltaic facilities
- Local governments involved in land use planning
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific timeline (September 15, 2026) for the DLCD’s report submission.
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