HB 3412
Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study the climate.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Representative Ben Bowman)
Committee
Rules
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct a study of the state’s climate. The DEQ is required to produce a report, potentially including recommendations for new laws, and submit it to the relevant legislative committees by September 15, 2026. The study’s findings are set to expire on January 2, 2027. This legislation aims to gather information and analysis regarding Oregon’s climate.
Key provisions
- The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) must study the state’s climate.
- The DEQ must submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s environment-related interim committees.
- The report must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
- The DEQ may include legislative recommendations in the report.
- The study is subject to a sunset provision, expiring on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Oregon Legislative Assembly (interim committees)
- Oregon residents and stakeholders interested in climate policy
Notable changes
- Establishes a timeframe for the DEQ’s climate study and report submission.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee On Rules
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