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OR SB998

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Bonham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Transfers appointment authority for the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality from the Environmental Quality Commission to the Governor
  • Requires Senate confirmation of the DEQ Director appointment pursuant to ORS 171.562 and 171.565
  • Allows the current DEQ Director to continue serving until the Senate acts on confirmation
  • Requires the Governor to expeditiously submit a nominee so the Senate can consider confirmation at the next regular session or when the Senate convenes for constitutional duties, whichever is earlier
  • Authorizes the Governor to set the DEQ Director's salary unless otherwise provided by law

Legislative Description

Relating to the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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