HB 3782
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 John Lively)
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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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 legislative recommendations, 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 potentially inform future climate-related policies.
Key provisions
- The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) must study the state’s climate.
- The DEQ must submit a report to legislative committees by September 15, 2026.
- The report may include recommendations for legislation.
- The study’s requirements sunset on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Oregon Legislative Assembly (interim committees)
- Oregon residents and businesses impacted by climate change
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific timeframe (September 15, 2026) for the DEQ to submit its findings.
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Primary sponsor
Energy, and Environment House Committee On Climate
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