investments

HB 2081 PERS investments take account for climate risks

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

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 91st day following adjournment sine die. Amendment requires the pursuit of a goal…

SB 951 The end to private healthcare physicians

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Stops people in charge of companies that do not do medical work from running both the company and another entity that does medical work. Stops companies from telling their workers that they cannot work for someone else, say that the company is bad or speak out about bad acts. Stops companies from punishing those who speak out. SB 951 was…

HB 2200 State investing in carbon free funds

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 carbon intensity of certain investments. Allocates $XX to do added investigations on investments Prioritizes…

SB 681 Limits on fossil fuel investments

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

The Act says that for five years, the State Treasurer can’t invest in private funds that deal heavily in fossil fuels. Prohibits the State Treasurer from renewing investments in or making new investments in a private market fund if the managers of the fund have stated an intention to invest in fossil fuels, subject to fiduciary duties. Sunsets on January…

HB 4083 Prohibits investments in thermal coal companies

Posted on April 4, 2024 by BJ

VOTE:NO – Passed, Signed into law by Gov Kotek 4-4-2024

HB 2601 Prohibits carbon-intensive investments

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee