WPMA News / Fall 2026 47 State Report Upcoming OFA Events OFA looks forward to continuing the momentum from Sunriver with several opportunities for members to connect in the months ahead. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming OFA Member Holiday Party on December 9 from 2:30–5:30 p.m. at Waverley Country Club. This annual gathering is a great opportu- nity to celebrate the season, reconnect with fellow members, and close out the year together. Members should also save the date for OFA’s next Annual Conference, returning to Sunriver, Oregon, July 11–13, 2027. More details will be shared as planning gets underway, and we look forward to welcoming members and guests back to Central Oregon for another strong conference program. Krista Williams OFA Executive Director Oregon Policy Update OFA continues to monitor several important policy and regulatory developments in Oregon that could affect fuel distribu- tors, energy markets, local governments, and consumers. This update summarizes recent activity and highlights areas where OFA will remain engaged on behalf of members. Oregon EPR Held Constitutional U.S. District Judge Michael Simon rejected a constitutional chal- lenge to Oregon’s extended producer responsibility packaging program, finding that the law does not violate the dormant Com- merce Clause or Due Process Clause. While the ruling allows the program to move forward for now, OFA expects continued legislative discussion and a likely appeal to the Ninth Circuit. We will continue tracking potential impacts for members as imple- mentation and legal proceedings develop. Revenue Forecast & September Interim Days Oregon’s latest revenue forecast increased projected General Fund resources despite continued weakness in the state’s private- sector job market. The 2025–27 forecast increased by $55 mil- lion, while the 2027–29 forecast increased by $540 million and anticipates nearly $7 billion, or 18.6%, in budget growth over the current biennium. The Legislature will meet September 8–10 for interim hearings, which should provide an early look at priori- ties for the 2027 session. OFA will send a fuller update following those meetings. Climate Policy The Governor is exploring an economy-wide cap-and-invest program that could link Oregon with California and Washington and potentially replace the Climate Protection Program. OFA has been invited to participate in a small stakeholder group evaluat- ing options over the next month and is one of only three regulated entities represented. Our priority will be ensuring that any new program, and any transition from the CPP, does not unfairly or unnecessarily burden OFA members. CEI Hub Fuel Storage The City of Portland continues to pursue a 20% reduction in fuel-storage capacity at the CEI Hub by 2036. Comments are due September 16. OFA will circulate draft comments for member review and encourages individual members to submit comments as well. OFA and WSPA also continue to raise concerns with state and local officials about the statewide fuel-supply implications of the proposal, including potential consumer price impacts. Multnomah County Fuel Tanks Multnomah County’s Climate Justice Plan calls for expanding seismic-safety requirements to smaller aboveground fuel-storage tanks. The state program currently applies to tanks larger than one million gallons, while the county has identified eight facili- ties with capacity between 50,000 and one million gallons. It remains unclear whether the county will pursue its own regula- tory program or seek changes to state law. OFA will continue monitoring the issue and evaluating potential implications for affected facilities. Transportation The Governor’s transportation work groups continue developing priorities and tradeoffs for a potential 2027 transportation pack- age. OFA continues to oppose proposals that would put additional pressure on local governments to increase gas taxes, an approach several local governments have also questioned. We will remain engaged as transportation revenue discussions continue and will advocate for policies that avoid unnecessary cost increases for members and consumers. OFA Lobbyists— Danelle Romain and Mike Freese S See You at the ... OFA Annual Holiday Party December 9 | 2:30–5:30 p.m. Waverley Country Club We hope you’ll join fellow members and industry partners as we celebrate another successful year and look ahead to 2027.
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