2022 Legislation
INCREASE CARBON SEQUESTRATION – SB 1534
Beyond Toxics supports SB 1534, which will provide a framework and resources for the Oregon Global Warming Commission’s carbon sequestration recommendations to begin to be implemented in Oregon. SB 1534 lays the foundation for the creation of voluntary, incentive-based programs to increase carbon sequestration and resilience on Oregon’s natural and working lands (NWL). Oregon can and should make investments in the future to protect rural economies, fish and wildlife, and precious drinking water supplies as we navigate changing environmental conditions.
Although the bill and funding requests were ultimately not successful, we know that natural and working lands play a critical role in addressing the climate crisis and supporting the economic and environmental health of our communities. We stand strong in our support and are committed to advancing this work in the future.
SB1534
Relating to biological carbon sequestration; prescribing an effective date.
Establishes state policy to increase net carbon sequestration and storage in natural and working lands and waters]. Requires certain agencies to monitor progress implementing] advancing state net carbon sequestration and storage policy and report findings to Oregon Global Warming Commission.
Directs commission to appoint natural and working lands and waters] advisory committee.
Directs Institute for Natural Resources] certain agencies to develop net] natural and working lands and waters] net carbon sequestration and storage inventory.
Directs certain agencies to prepare 2010 to 2019] net carbon sequestration and storage baseline and activity-based metrics and community impact metrics for net carbon sequestration and storage in natural and working lands and waters]. Directs commission to accept or modify metrics and submit report, providing adopted metrics and recommendations for legislation, to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to environment no later than September 15, 2023.
Directs Institute for Natural Resources, in coordination with commission, to study workforce and economic development potential of strategies to increase net carbon sequestration and storage in natural and working lands and waters] and provide results to committees of Legislative Assembly related to environment no later than March] April 15, 2023.
Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Chief Sponsor(s): Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part of the President.
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