Relating to the prevention of avian deaths at wind energy facilities; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Directs State Department of Energy to conduct study to identify techniques to increase visibility to birds of rotor blades on wind energy facilities and evaluate suitability of techniques for use in Oregon. Directs department to provide results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022. ] Directs Oregon State University, in consultation with State Department of Energy, to conduct study related to practical techniques for painting wind energy facilities that are scientifically shown to increase visibility of facilities to birds and prevent avian deaths. Sunsets January 2, 2023 ] 2026 . Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 10, 2021
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 10, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
BW
Brad Witt
DDemocratic
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