Oregon : 2025 Regular Session : BILL SB679
Relating to harms associated with climate change; declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Sen Jeffrey Golden
Bill Details
The Act says that parties that made greenhouse gas are strictly liable for damages due to climate change. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Provides that parties that have caused a certain amount of greenhouse gas emissions are strictly liable to harmed parties for damages incurred as a result of extreme weather attributable to climate change or a climate disaster. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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- Mon 13 Jan 2025 Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Fri 17 Jan 2025 Referred to Energy and Environment, then Judiciary.
- Fri 27 Jun 2025 In committee upon adjournment.