SB 1597 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to energy generation; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

] Requires an electric utility to disclose to its customers the costs of storing [ the ] nuclear waste produced by an energy facility in generating electricity. Requires a person who develops an energy facility to disclose to the electric utility and the public the costs of storing [ the ] any nuclear waste produced by the energy facility in generating electricity. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 3 edits · Feb 24, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to specifically require disclosure of nuclear waste storage costs instead of general waste storage costs. The sponsors list was updated to include Senator PHAM K, and the bill title was changed to A-Engrossed to reflect Senate amendments.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from all energy facilities to specifically nuclear energy facilities located in Oregon that commence generating electricity on or after the effective date of this 2026 Act.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'energy facility' to specifically mean a nuclear energy facility located in Oregon that commences generating electricity on or after the effective date of this 2026 Act.

REQUIREMENT

Changed disclosure requirements from general 'waste' to specifically 'nuclear waste' in both customer disclosures and public disclosures.

TECHNICAL

Updated the sponsors list to include Senator PHAM K and changed the bill status from Introduced to A-Engrossed to reflect Senate amendments.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules.

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to Energy and Environment.

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

3 primary · 11 co-sponsors