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OregonHB 23702025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to fees imposed by the Public Utility Commission; and declaring an emergency.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Phone and internet fee on bills

Telecommunications providers must pay an annual state fee of up to 0.35% of their gross retail in‑state revenue, with a $100 minimum. The commission sets the percentage at least 60 days before the year, and the fee is due by April 1 after the year. Providers must collect the fee by charging each retail customer a share and must show the charge on the bill. If approved base rates already include this fee and a separate line is added, the provider must file to lower base rates by the projected separate charge. A retail customer does not include other providers, telecom co‑ops, interexchange carriers, or radio common carriers.

State annual fee on utilities, capped

Public utilities must pay an annual state fee of at least $10 and no more than 0.55% of their Oregon gross operating revenue from the prior year. For electric companies, exclude resale power revenue above a limit equal to 25% of last year’s end‑user sales revenue. Each year, the commission sets the percentage on or after March 1, gives notice, and sets a payment date at least 15 days after mailing. Utilities pay the fee to the commission. Existing ratemaking rules govern how these costs appear on customer bills.

Utility and telecom fee rules start now

This law takes effect on its passage. The fee changes apply only to fees the commission imposes on or after that date. Fees from before the effective date are not changed by this law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 93 • No: 36

Senate vote • 6/16/2025

Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed.

Yes: 18 • No: 9

House vote • 6/5/2025

Third reading. Carried by Nguyen D. Passed.

Yes: 33 • No: 17

legislature vote • 5/30/2025

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 32 • No: 8

House vote • 4/1/2025

Climate, Energy, and Environment: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 10 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 438, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 26, 2025.

    7/25/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    6/26/2025House

  3. President signed.

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/18/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed.

    6/16/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 06-16 by unanimous consent.

    6/12/2025Senate

  7. Carried over to 06-12 by unanimous consent.

    6/11/2025Senate

  8. Second reading.

    6/10/2025Senate

  9. Recommendation: Do pass.

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. Referred to Ways and Means.

    6/9/2025Senate

  11. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    6/9/2025Senate

  12. Third reading. Carried by Nguyen D. Passed.

    6/5/2025House

  13. Second reading.

    6/4/2025House

  14. Recommendation: Do pass.

    6/3/2025House

  15. Work Session held.

    5/30/2025House

  16. Returned to Full Committee.

    5/22/2025House

  17. Work Session held.

    5/22/2025House

  18. Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.

    4/28/2025House

  19. Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

    4/4/2025House

  20. Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means.

    4/4/2025House

  21. Work Session held.

    4/1/2025House

  22. Public Hearing held.

    1/30/2025House

  23. Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

    1/17/2025House

  24. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/17/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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