HB 3784
Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to study the environment.
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 environment. The DEQ is required to prepare a report and submit it to the Legislative Assembly’s interim committees focused on environmental issues by September 15, 2026. This study will allow for recommendations regarding potential legislation. The bill expires on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) must conduct an environmental study.
- The DEQ must submit a report, including recommendations, to the Legislative Assembly’s relevant committees.
- The report submission deadline is September 15, 2026.
- The bill sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Oregon Legislative Assembly (interim committees)
- Oregon residents and businesses impacted by the environment
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for the DEQ to conduct and report on an environmental study.
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Primary sponsor
Energy, and Environment House Committee On Climate
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