HB 3019

  • 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 State Forestry Department Account for distribution to Oregon Forest Resources Institute Fund, Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund and Higher Education Coordinating Commission for Oregon State University Extension Service to implement Oregon Environmental Literacy Plan. 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.

Bill Sponsors (6)

Votes


Actions


Jun 25, 2023

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 05, 2023

House

Referred to Revenue by prior reference.

Apr 05, 2023

House

Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.

Mar 30, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Feb 09, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 07, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 16, 2023

House

Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue.

Jan 09, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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