HB 2298

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 09, 2023
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.

Abstract

Transfers revenue from levy of additional privilege tax under forest products harvest tax to Forest Research and Experiment Account that is appropriated to Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to Oregon State University. Expands board of directors of Oregon Forest Resources Institute to include as voting members one person who represents environmental community and one person who has experience with fishery or wildlife-related science. Prohibits institute from expending funds for certain advertising or outreach. Requires institute to maintain records of staff interactions with certain individuals, report to Governor on records and make report publicly available. Instructs State Forestry Department to review and consider factual accuracy of communications and publications produced or recommended by institute. Provides that department may approve or disapprove communications or publications.

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Jun 25, 2023

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Jan 12, 2023

House

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

Jan 09, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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