Oregon bill would ban utility rate increases amid unresolved wildfire lawsuits

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After the federal government filed a lawsuit against PacifiCorp on Dec. 19 for negligence during the 2020 Labor Day Wildfires, three Oregon lawmakers are calling for further accountability from utility companies for wildfire damage.

During the Oregon legislature's next session, three House Republicans are planning on proposing a bill that would ban utility companies from increasing rates if they have unresolved wildfire lawsuits for three or more years.