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OR SB681

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Golden

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the State Treasurer from making new or renewed investments in private market funds where managers intend to invest at least 10% of assets in fossil fuel companies (production, extraction, transmission, pipelines, terminals, or refining)

  • Requires the State Treasurer to monitor private market funds for compliance and ensure contracts with fund managers reflect these restrictions

  • Maintains fiduciary duties under ORS 293.721 and 293.726, requiring implementation without material contractual penalties and at comparable or better rates of return

  • Mandates annual reports to the Legislature by January 15 on actions taken, efforts to reduce systemic climate risk, and incorporation of "just transition" principles protecting workers and vulnerable communities

  • Sunsets on January 2, 2031, creating a five-year moratorium period

Legislative Description

Relating to a moratorium on private investments by the State Treasurer in fossil fuel dominant funds.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Revenue1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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