HB 5034
Limits certain biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill sets spending limits for the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC) using fees, revenues (excluding lottery and federal funds), and establishes a separate limit for federal funds. It also authorizes certain non-limited expenditures and removes spending restrictions from the universal service fund. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Key provisions
- Establishes maximum spending limits for the PUC from fees, revenues (excluding lottery and federal funds).
- Sets a maximum spending limit for the PUC from federal funds.
- Authorizes non-limited expenditures by the PUC.
- Removes spending restrictions from the universal service fund.
- Allocates specific funding amounts to various PUC programs (Utility Program, Residential Service Protection Fund, Administration, Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots).
Who is affected
- Public Utility Commission of Oregon
- Oregon ratepayers
- Consumers of utility services
Notable changes
- Limits spending from Miscellaneous Receipts for the PUC.
- Excludes lottery funds and federal funds from spending limits.
- Allows for non-limited expenditures by the PUC.
Fiscal impact
The bill impacts the Public Utility Commission's budget by establishing spending limits and allocating specific funds.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 5034 agree that adequate funding is necessary to ensure safe, reliable, and fairly priced utility services for Oregonians. They argue that the proposed budget will enable the Oregon Public Utility Commission to effectively address challenges in the regulated utility space, including wildfire mitigation and clean energy implementation. Critics emphasize the need for robust resources to meet growing obligations, while proponents highlight the importance of ensuring reliable, safe, and affordable electricity for all Oregonians. By supporting the PUC's budget bill, advocates aim to promote a more sustainable and equitable energy landscape in the state.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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