OR HB 4080
died on adjournmentRelating to portable solar photovoltaic energy devices; prescribing an effective date.
Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did OR HB 4080 pass?
No. OR HB 4080 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-07): In committee upon adjournment.
What is OR HB 4080 about?
Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device." Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors OR HB 4080?
Lew Frederick, Mark Gamba, Tom Andersen and 2 others are the primary sponsors of OR HB 4080, joined by 15 cosponsors.
Description
Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device." Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-07 — In committee upon adjournment.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Lew Frederickprimary
- Mark Gambaprimary
- Tom Andersenprimary
- Courtney Neron Misslinprimary
- Sarah McDonaldprimary
- Lamar Wisecosponsor
- Hai Phamcosponsor
- Rob Nossecosponsor
- Lesly Muñozcosponsor
- Pam Marshcosponsor
- David Gombergcosponsor
- Ken Helmcosponsor
- Lisa Fragalacosponsor
- Paul Evanscosponsor
- Willy Chotzencosponsor
- Cyrus Javadicosponsor
- Lisa Reynoldscosponsor
- Khanh Phamcosponsor
- Jeff Goldencosponsor
- Sara Gelser Blouincosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
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2026-03-07
In committee upon adjournment.
2026-02-05
Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
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2026-02-02
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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