Relating to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
Summary
Transfers revenue from levy of additional privilege tax under forest products harvest tax to State Forestry Department Account for distribution to Oregon Forest Resources Institute Fund, Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund and Higher Education Coordinating Commission for Oregon State University Extension Service to implement Oregon Environmental Literacy Plan. Expands board of directors of Oregon Forest Resources Institute to include as voting members one person who represents environmental community and one person who has experience with fishery or wildlife-related science. Prohibits institute from expending funds for certain advertising or outreach. Requires institute to maintain records of staff interactions with certain individuals, report to Governor on records and make report publicly available. Instructs State Forestry Department to review and consider factual accuracy of communications and publications produced or recommended by institute. Provides that department may approve or disapprove communications or publications.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 5, 2023
Committee
Referred to Revenue by prior reference.
lower
Apr 5, 2023
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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