Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to establish a fundamental right to a clean, safe and healthy environment. Allows lawsuits against the state action or inaction just for the fun of it to make their point. Prevailing parties securing protection for public safety or health interests in this right shall be entitled to costs of litigation, including attorney and expert witness fees, which taxpayers pay for added control that benefits no one.
This right is enforceable upon enactment, without implementing legislation or exhaustion of other remedies. This right is remedial in purpose, adding to and strengthening existing rights and remedies to achieve a healthy environment for all. This is making laws without representation, which the US Supreme Court has already ruled against in the Chevron case.
Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held throughout this state.
22 Democrat legislators want to control your living habits and needs for the greater good.
Cascade Policy Institute:
A decade ago, 21 youth plaintiffs in Oregon filed a lawsuit asserting that the government had violated their due process rights of life, liberty, and property by encouraging and permitting the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels such as oil and gas.
All people, including children and future generations, have the fundamental right to a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Email Senate Rules Committee:
Sen.KayseJama@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.DanielBonham@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.JeffGolden@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.JamesManningJr@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.KimThatcher@OregonLegislature.gov