State Government / Oregon / Legislation / HB 4076
Requires the Energy Facility Siting Council to find that reasons justify why the state policy in applicable statewide planning goals should not apply to a proposed energy facility if the council finds that the proposed energy facility will deliver electricity to the electric grid using an existing energy facility's surplus interconnection and does not require associated transmission lines more than two miles from the existing energy facility. Defines "surplus interconnection." <b>Allows a local government to justify a reason for an exception to a statewide land use planning goal relating to agricultural lands for the development of a renewable energy facility if an exception is required under rules of the Land Conservation and Development Commission, the county adopts certain findings and the proposed facility will deliver electricity to the electric grid using an existing energy facility's unused interconnection capacity and does not require associated transmission lines more than two miles from the existing energy facility. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Latest development · Apr 6, 2026
Chapter 46, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
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Chapter 46, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Scharf.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Referred to Energy and Environment.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Third reading. Carried by Gamba. Passed.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 20, 2026 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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