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OR SB409

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Fred Girod

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends ORS 468A.205 to require atmospheric carbon sequestered by Oregon's lands and waters be included when calculating progress toward state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals
  • Carbon sequestration sources specified include Oregon's forests, desert lands, and territorial sea
  • Existing state emissions reduction goals remain unchanged: arrest growth by 2010, 10% below 1990 levels by 2020, and at least 75% below 1990 levels by 2050
  • Does not create any additional regulatory authority for executive department agencies

Legislative Description

Relating to carbon sequestration.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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