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SB298 • 2025

Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study tax incentives for energy development, storage and transmission in Oregon.

Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study tax incentives for energy development, storage and transmission in Oregon.

Energy Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Meek
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would have LRO study tax incentives for energy development, storage and transmission in this state. The Act would require a report to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5).
Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study tax incentives for energy development, storage and transmission in Oregon. Directs the officer to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to revenue no later than September 15, 2026.
Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to tax incentives for energy development; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee