HB 4060
Exempts sales to purchasers with facilities totaling more than one million square feet from a prohibition on sales of certain fluorescent lamps until January 1, 2030.
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Support
59%
Oppose
41%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill delays a state ban on the sale of certain fluorescent lamps to large purchasers until January 1, 2030. It exempts buyers of facilities with over one million square feet from the ban. Additionally, it exempts residential and long-term care facilities from needing to submit plans for replacing these lamps. The bill also includes amendments to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 459.488 to clarify which types of fluorescent lamps are subject to the ban and to provide exemptions for specific uses.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsors
Jeffrey Helfrich
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 4060 believe the legislation will benefit both landlords and tenants, with proponents citing improved landlord-tenant relations as a key advantage. The bill is seen as necessary for long-term sustainability in the face of economic uncertainty, particularly in the Portland Metro region where temporary fixes to lighting systems are deemed inefficient and wasteful. Advocates also highlight the importance of addressing climate change through measures such as renewable energy promotion and providing necessary protections for both landlords and tenants in this context. Furthermore, supporters argue that opponents may have a financial interest in opposing the bill, suggesting a potential motive behind opposition to the legislation.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 4060 express concerns about the bill's proposed amendments, which they argue would unnecessarily delay energy efficiency efforts in Oregon by requiring complete replacement of fluorescent fixtures with LED bulbs. They point to the availability and cost-effectiveness of drop-in LED replacements for general-purpose white light bulbs, citing thousands of models that can be used interchangeably with existing fluorescent fixtures. Furthermore, opponents emphasize the need for flexibility and cost savings, particularly for businesses and schools, which they argue would be disproportionately affected by the bill's requirements. By granting a broad exemption to large commercial buildings, opponents believe the bill would create an uneven playing field and undermine efforts to promote sustainable energy practices in Oregon.
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