Bill Sponsor
Oregon House Bill 4139
Session 2022R1
Relating to reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in the state's transportation system; and prescribing an effective date.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 23, 2022
First Action
Feb 1, 2022
Latest Action
Apr 1, 2022
Origin Chamber
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Type
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Bill Number
4139
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Oregon
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2022R1
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Summary
Requires Department of Transportation to establish program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that assesses greenhouse gas emissions attributable to certain covered materials department uses in construction and maintenance activities for state's transportation system, conducts life cycle assessments for selected set of construction and maintenance activities and devises strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Specifies required scope and content of program. Requires department, in making procurements in connection with program, to require contractors to submit environmental product declarations before installing covered materials. Specifies exceptions. Prohibits department from using environmental product declarations to rank or score bid or proposal before January 1, 2027. Requires department to establish grant program to assist bidders and proposers in preparing or submitting environmental product declarations. Requires department to establish technical advisory committee and specifies matters on which committee will advise department. Requires department to report annually to Oregon Transportation Commission and interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to transportation concerning implementation of program. Establishes Medium and Heavy-Duty Electrification Charging Fund in State Treasury, separate and distinct from General Fund, and continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Department of Environmental Quality for grant program to support zero emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Record Created
Jan 27, 2022 6:02:32 PM
Record Updated
Apr 1, 2022 8:03:03 PM