OR SB678 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: Failed on June 25 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-06-25 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: Failed on June 25 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-06-25 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes state policy that meaningful share of benefits from offshore wind energy development go to local and regional communities, ecosystems and environments and economies and that interconnection of offshore energy projects be carried out in manner that promotes electric grid reliability and resilience. Establishes state policy that meaningful share of benefits from offshore wind energy development go to local and regional communities, ecosystems and environments and economies and that interconnection of offshore energy projects be carried out in manner that promotes electric grid reliability and resilience. Establishes state policy to support engagement between offshore wind developers and communities, to minimize adverse effects of survey activities while maximizing benefits of offshore wind development and to promote economic diversification and resilience. Requires Governor, through Regional Solutions Program, to draft report for consideration by federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management that identifies state priorities of nonmonetary factors and nonmonetary factor bidding credits to be used in bureau's multiple-factor auction format for awarding offshore wind leases. Requires Governor to release and deliver report to bureau no later than September 15, 2023.] Directs Department of Land Conservation and Development to coordinate with agencies, local governments and communities to carry out state policies. Directs department to submit report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy development by December 31, 2024. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Title
Relating to offshore wind; declaring an emergency.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2023-06-20 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments and requesting referral to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Engrossed.) (Y: 3 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2023-03-28 - Senate - Senate Committee Without recommendation as to passage and request referral to Rules (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-03-28 - Senate - Senate Committee Without recommendation as to passage and request referral to Rules (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-25 | Senate | In committee upon adjournment. |
| 2023-06-21 | Senate | Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President. |
| 2023-06-21 | Senate | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2023-06-20 | Senate | Work Session held. |
| 2023-06-13 | Senate | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-04-04 | Senate | Referred to Rules by order of the President. |
| 2023-04-04 | Senate | Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules. |
| 2023-03-28 | Senate | Work Session held. |
| 2023-01-13 | Senate | Referred to Energy and Environment. |
| 2023-01-09 | Senate | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
