OregonHB 41002026 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to bulk fuel terminals; and declaring an emergency.

Sponsored By: Lew Frederick (Democratic), Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Shannon Isadore (Democratic), Thuy Tran (Democratic), Travis Nelson (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Cap on terminal spill coverage amounts

The law caps required financial assurance at $300 million per terminal. DEQ reviews the cap every three years and may adjust required amounts to match. DEQ cannot change the $300 million cap before January 1, 2030.

Small budget boost for DEQ rollout

The state increases DEQ’s land quality spending limit by $175,162 for the 2025–27 biennium to carry out this law. This funds early implementation work through June 30, 2027.

State sets rules; locals can’t add costs

EQC appoints an advisory committee with equal parts industry, local government, and community members to help draft rules. Cities and counties cannot require financial assurance beyond the state standard for these terminals.

New financial responsibility for fuel terminals

The law requires every bulk oil or liquid-fuel terminal to get and keep a DEQ certificate of financial responsibility. EQC sets and regularly updates minimum coverage amounts based on risk, volumes, and cleanup costs. You must show approved insurance, bonds, or guarantees before a certificate is issued, and renew every three years or on ownership change. DEQ verifies coverage, can restrict operations, and can fine you for each day you operate without a certificate. For terminals operating when the law took effect, the first application deadline is no later than March 31, 2027. Rules aim for regional consistency by considering Washington’s standards.

Stricter rules for self-insured terminals

If a terminal uses self-insurance, it must meet a solvency or current credit-rating test, file quarterly reports with DEQ, and provide a guarantee. Standards must be at least as protective as comparable rules in place on January 1, 2026.

Seismic safety plans and fees for terminals

Terminal owners must carry out a DEQ-approved seismic risk plan with actions and timelines, including planning for a magnitude 9.0 Cascadia earthquake. EQC sets rules for training, drills, inspections, tank design and retrofit standards, and seismically certified generators. DEQ charges fees to review plans and runs the Seismic Risk Mitigation Fund. Grants or other assistance may be available only when federal money is provided. Plan updates are generally no more than once every three years unless retrofits or new findings trigger them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Courtney Neron Misslin
Democratic • Senate
Darcey Edwards
Republican • House
David Gomberg
Democratic • House
James Manning Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Jules Walters
Democratic • House
Khanh Pham
Democratic • Senate
Mark Gamba
Democratic • House
Nancy Nathanson
Democratic • House
Paul Evans
Democratic • House
Sue Rieke Smith
Democratic • House
Tom Andersen
Democratic • House
Zach Hudson
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 136 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

Yes: 25 • No: 3

House vote • 3/5/2026

Third reading. Carried by Isadore, Nelson. Passed.

Yes: 56 • No: 0

legislature vote • 3/3/2026

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 48 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

Emergency Management and Veterans: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Chapter 54, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
4/6/2026House
Governor signed.
3/31/2026House
President signed.
3/10/2026Senate
Speaker signed.
3/10/2026House
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
3/6/2026Senate
Second reading.
3/6/2026Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
3/6/2026Senate
Referred to Ways and Means.
3/5/2026Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
3/5/2026Senate
Third reading. Carried by Isadore, Nelson. Passed.
3/5/2026House
Second reading.
3/4/2026House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
3/4/2026House
Returned to Full Committee.
3/3/2026House
Work Session held.
3/3/2026House
Work Session held.
3/3/2026House
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
3/2/2026House
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
2/16/2026House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
2/16/2026House
Work Session held.
2/12/2026House
Public Hearing held.
2/10/2026House
Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans.
2/2/2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2/2/2026House

Bill Text

Enrolled
3/6/2026
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B-Engrossed
3/4/2026
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House Amendments to A-Engrossed
3/4/2026
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JWM Amendment -A5 (Adopted)
3/3/2026
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JWMCC Amendment -A5 (Proposed)
3/3/2026
PDF
A-Engrossed
2/16/2026
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House Amendments to Introduced
2/16/2026
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HEMV Amendment -2 (Proposed)
2/12/2026
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HEMV Amendment -3 (Adopted)
2/12/2026
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HEMV Amendment -2 (Proposed)
2/10/2026
PDF
Introduced
1/28/2026
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