OR SB1559 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-0)
Status: Failed on March 7 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-03-07 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

This Act changes the state's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Act changes the term "global warming" to "climate change" in some laws. The Act declares an emergency and takes effect when it passes. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.4). Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Replaces the term "global warming" with "climate change" in provisions related to the Oregon Climate Action Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Title

Relating to climate change; declaring an emergency.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-03-07SenateIn committee upon adjournment.
2024-02-13SenatePublic Hearing held.
2024-02-05SenateReferred to Energy and Environment.
2024-02-05SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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Bill Comments

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