SB 1559 Oregon Senate · 2024 Regular Session

Relating to climate change; declaring an emergency.

Summary

Digest: This Act changes the state's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Act changes the term "global warming" to "climate change" in some laws. The Act declares an emergency and takes effect when it passes. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.4). Modifies state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Replaces the term "global warming" with "climate change" in provisions related to the Oregon Climate Action Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2024

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2024 Last action Mar 8, 2024

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4

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Committee

2

Mar 8, 2024

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Feb 5, 2024

Committee

Referred to Energy and Environment.

upper

Feb 5, 2024

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

5 primary · 18 co-sponsors

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