SB1541Introduced in the Senate
Relating to greenhouse gas emissions; prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
This Act creates a program to recover the costs of climate change. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8). Establishes the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program as an interagency response to the effects of climate change. Directs the Department of Land Conservation and Development to serve as the lead agency of an interagency team. Requires [the department] certain agencies to conduct an assessment on the costs of greenhouse gas emissions. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to issue cost recovery demand notices to entities determined to be responsible for the costs of climate change. Establishes the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program Account. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. Refer to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng) · February 10, 2026
3
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | No |
| Kathleen Taylor | 21 | Yes |
| Todd Nash | 29 | No |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire, then Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-2 (amendment)
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