Oregon Senate Bill 298

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-17 - Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Ways and Means.
Pending: Senate Finance and Revenue Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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 tax incentives for energy development; prescribing an effective date.

Sen. Mark Meek [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-17	Senate	Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Ways and Means.
2025-01-13	Senate	Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Type	Source
Summary	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB298
Text	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB298/Introduced
Supplement	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84495