HB 2081 PERS investments take account for climate risks

Posted on May 17, 2025 by BJ

05/17/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed: Gov Kotek 6-26-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2081 Requires OIC and the State Treasurer to take actions to manage climate risks in the PERS fund. Directs the Oregon Investment Council and the State Treasurer to take certain actions to manage the risks of climate change to the Public Employees Retirement Fund. Takes effect on the…

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SB 551 Bans reusable plastic bags at retailers

Posted on February 11, 2025 by BJ

02/11/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed into Law; Gov Kotek 6-5-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB551 AMENDMENT B to remove all but changing restrictions on checkout bags and restricts use of fabric bags and single use checkout bags in restaurants. Removed in Amendment B – Prohibits food and beverage providers and convenience stores from providing single-use plastic utensils or single-use condiment…

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HB 2200 State investing in carbon free funds

Posted on January 24, 2025 by BJ

01/24/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2200 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HEMGGV/Overview Pushes for a “carbon-free” investment fund by 2050. Directs the Oregon Investment Council and the State Treasurer to take certain actions to reduce the carbon intensity of state investments and address certain investment risks relating to climate change. Directs the State Treasurer to report on the…

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SB 530 plan to increase net carbon sequestration

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 88 Cap and trade

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

SB 803 Standards for renewable diesel

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 2601 Prohibits carbon-intensive investments

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

SB 1518 Evaluate building codes to decarbonize

Posted on March 17, 2022 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

SB 1534 Creates carbon sequestration program

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died in Committee

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