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HB 2887 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to carbon sequestration; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Requires the State Forestry Department to establish the Western Oregon Regional Carbon Sink as a geographical area and take certain actions regarding the area on or before January 1, 2037. Establishes the Task Force on the Western Oregon Regional Carbon Sink. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2026. Establishes the Western Oregon Regional Carbon Sink Advisory Board. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes carbon sequestration infrastructure to reduce emissions, aligning with renewable energy and clean infrastructure goals without fossil fuel promotion.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates carbon sink creation, forestry actions, and emergency declaration to advance climate protection through carbon sequestration, directly aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Legislator
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Paul Evans
DDemocratic
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