SB 682 Retro tax on fossil fuel entities

This Act creates a program to recover the costs of climate change. Establishes the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program within the Department of Environmental Quality. Establishes the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program Account. Requires the State Treasurer to conduct an assessment on the costs of greenhouse gas emissions. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. This retroactive,…

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SJR 28 Mandating utopia

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…

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SB 854 Climate Change instruction for K-12

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 1558 Delivery transportation vehicle standards

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

SB 1534 Creates carbon sequestration program

VOTE: NO
Died in Committee

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HB 2021 Clean Electric Energy Policy – Raises Electric Rates

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

SB 14 Plastic stewardship program

SB 14 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB14 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/SEE/Overview This bill establishes product stewardship program for plastic packaging and plastic food serviceware. Fiscal Responsibility Unlike hazardous stewardship programs, this programs is far reaching so a concise organization isn’t possible making it an over reach for government. General fund will continuously…

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HB 3305 Ban on selling diesel

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 2674 Study the impacts of engine emissions on environment

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee