Session Watch Update: LNG Bills Appear Dead For Now
Barring any surprises, it appears the Legislature has avoided dealing with LNG issues during the special session. Two bills dealing with LNG have been dropped from the calendar.
One would have made things easier for LNG developers by speeding up part of the permitting process. The other would have made things harder, requiring the state to determine there was a need for imported LNG before allowing the projects to go forward.
Both bills missed yesterday’s deadline to be put on a hearing schedule before a committee, so they’ve lost their chance to be considered unless supporters find a way to insert the language into other bills.
For background on the bills see: LNG Battles Return To Salem.
Here’s the latest on the other bills we’re watching. Keep in mind this information is always subject to last minute changes.
SB 1059: Helps metro regions in Oregon find ways to reduce carbon emissions from transportation.
First hearing is Tuesday, 1pm, before the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Hearing Room B
SB 1032: Bisphenol A ban
Also goes before Environment and Natural Resources on Tuesday for a possible vote.
SB 1009: Plastic Grocery Bag Ban
This is scheduled to be considered by Environment and Natural Resources on Thursday
HB 3613: Offshore drilling ban
Voted out of committee earlier this week and awaits a vote on the House floor.
