OregonOregon environmental agency would study rules and report findings
Oregon’s environmental agency would report its study findings to lawmakers by September 15, 2027, and may include ideas for new laws.
What it does
Oregon’s environmental agency would study environmental rules and report its findings to lawmakers who work on those issues. It may include ideas for new laws.
Argument forThe report could give lawmakers findings and possible recommendations to consider when reviewing environmental rules.
Argument againstThe study and report could take staff time away from other work at the Department of Environmental Quality.
More detail
The Department of Environmental Quality must study environmental rules and send a report to legislative committees focused on the environment. The report must go to interim legislative committees that handle environmental issues. The department may include recommendations for new laws, but it is not required to. The report is due by September 15, 2027. The section requiring the study and report is repealed on January 2, 2028.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 7In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Feb 5Referred to Rules.Minor
- Feb 5First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced
Environment & Energy