Ag., Env., & Nat. Resources - Oregon Citizens Lobby

SB 530 plan to increase net carbon sequestration

Posted on March 29, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill establishes state policy to increase net carbon sequestration (increase the storage of carbon in plants, soils, geologic formation and the ocean) and storage in natural and working lands in the name of natural solutions and creates the Natural and Working Lands Fund. This bill directs the Oregon Global Warming Commission (ODOE) and other state agencies to jointly…

HB 3390 bans sale of fur products

Posted on March 27, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill states, The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that eliminating the sale of fur products in the State of Oregon will decrease demand for cruel products, reduce public health risks, promote community awareness of animal welfare, foster a more humane environment and enhance the reputation of the state. This statement lacks knowledge of fur products claiming individual allergies are…

SB 85 Closes confined animal feeding operations

Posted on March 1, 2023 by dbleiler | 5 Comments

Once targeting the so-called chicken “mega farms” which fall under Oregon’s CAFO program, SB 85 went from a complete moratorium that would have devastated Oregon’s vast CAFO industry, to an ultimately amended down bill mainly targeting Oregon’s “stock water exemption” in drought-stricken areas of the state. Though it will create an uncertain “patchwork” across the state in citing these farm…

SB 795 Permits counties to reclaim forest lands

Posted on February 24, 2023 by dbleiler | 2 Comments

This bill would give counties an option to take back forest lands that were deeded over to the State under an agreement that those lands would be managed for the “greatest permanent value” if counties feel the agreement is not being upheld and that they could obtain more value from the lands. This follows the Linn County lead lawsuit on behalf…

HJR 5 Protects hunting and fishing rights

Posted on February 18, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This Resolution would put a constitutional amendment before voters to make the right to hunt and fish a constitutional right. With a growing sentiment against any killing of animals (even predators), this bill would be a proactive approach to protecting rural Oregonians’ way of life. Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to declare constitutional right to fish, hunt or harvest wildlife…

SB 199 Controlling predatory animals

Posted on February 18, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill takes the authority around controlling predatory animals out of the hands of the Oregon Department of Agriculture and transfers it to Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife—where broad rulemaking authority can erode farmers’ ability to have adequate controls over devastating pests and predatory animals. Authorizes State Fish and Wildlife Commission to establish by rule requirements or prohibitions concerning…

HB 2667 Bans confined animal feeding operations

Posted on February 7, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill restricts current livestock operations by limiting or banning the expansion or creation of additional responsible and ethical livestock operations throughout Oregon. Prohibits construction or addition to operation of industrial confined animal feeding operation or livestock farm to become industrial confined animal feeding operation. These are the family-owned farms and feedlots that produce beef, dairy, chicken, eggs, and pork…

SB 82 Prevents homeowner insurance cancelation

Posted on February 5, 2023 by dbleiler | 0 Comments

This bill prohibits insurance company from using statewide map of wildfire risk as basis for canceling policy or increasing premium. The wildfire maps that were introduced last year are a mess. Many have been threatened with canceled home insurance because of them. While there is work to repeal the recently passed “wildfire” legislation, this bill ensures Oregonians will not lose…