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OR SB409
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Fred Girod
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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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