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OR SJR28
Joint Resolution
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Golden
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oregon Constitution to establish a fundamental right to a clean, safe and healthy environment for all people, including children and future generations
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Requires the state to protect and restore this right equitably, with highest priority given to children and future generations
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Allows any person to seek equitable relief against state action or inaction that harms or threatens public safety and health interests in environmental quality
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Directs courts to treat clean water, clean air, thriving ecosystems, and climate stability as compelling state interests; prevailing parties may recover litigation costs including attorney and expert witness fees
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Enforceable immediately upon voter approval without requiring implementing legislation or exhaustion of other remedies; referred to voters at the next regular general election
Legislative Description
Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025