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OregonHB 23752025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to wind energy facilities.

Sponsored By: Bobby Levy (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Which wind projects are covered and when

The law covers wind energy facilities with five or more turbines. At least one turbine must have required FAA obstruction lights, or have an obstruction light and a hub height of 75 feet or more. These rules apply only to projects that file an FAA hazard or no-hazard application on or after January 1, 2028.

Wind projects must use FAA-approved light controls

Developers must apply to the FAA, and if needed the FCC, to install and use approved light-mitigation systems. A wind facility cannot start or restart after repowering until these approval steps are met. When approved, the systems must be installed and used within 24 months of the FAA decision. If FCC approval is also needed, the 24 months runs from the later of FAA or FCC approval. If delays are outside the developer’s control, installation must happen as soon as reasonably practicable. Counties and cities cannot permit the project unless the applicant shows proof they made the required FAA (and, if needed, FCC) applications. You are exempt from installing if the FAA says the system is a hazard, if the FAA does not decide within 12 months, or if the FCC does not approve or fails to act within 12 months when FCC approval is required.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Anna Scharf

    Republican • House

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

  • Gregory Smith

    Republican • House

  • Virgle Osborne

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 93 • No: 4

Senate vote • 5/6/2025

Third reading. Carried by Robinson. Passed.

Yes: 26 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

Energy and Environment: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Third reading. Carried by Levy B. Passed.

Yes: 50 • No: 3

House vote • 4/1/2025

Climate, Energy, and Environment: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 74, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    6/6/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/14/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/8/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/8/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Robinson. Passed.

    5/6/2025Senate

  6. Second reading.

    5/5/2025Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    5/5/2025Senate

  8. Work Session held.

    4/28/2025Senate

  9. Public Hearing held.

    4/21/2025Senate

  10. Referred to Energy and Environment.

    4/10/2025Senate

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

    4/10/2025Senate

  12. Third reading. Carried by Levy B. Passed.

    4/10/2025House

  13. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2025 Calendar.

    4/9/2025House

  14. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 9, 2025 Calendar.

    4/8/2025House

  15. Second reading.

    4/7/2025House

  16. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    4/4/2025House

  17. Work Session held.

    4/1/2025House

  18. Public Hearing held.

    2/20/2025House

  19. Public Hearing cancelled.

    2/13/2025House

  20. Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

    1/17/2025House

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

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    4/4/2025

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    4/4/2025

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    4/1/2025

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    3/27/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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