Bill > SB398

This bill requires state agencies that administer greenhouse gas reduction programs to transfer fees, assessments, or other charges related to those programs directly to the State Highway Fund. A "greenhouse gas reduction program" is defined as any policy or program administered by a state executive agency aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The bill mandates that these transfers occur quarterly and requires the Governor to include in the state budget an estimate of the total amount to be transferred in the upcoming biennium, along with recommendations about potential alternative revenue sources. The bill also amends existing state budget law to explicitly require the inclusion of these transfer estimates and recommendations in the Governor's budget. By declaring an emergency, the bill is designed to take effect immediately upon passage, highlighting the perceived urgency of the legislation's implementation. The primary intent appears to be redirecting funds from greenhouse gas reduction programs to highway-related purposes, potentially signaling a shift in how environmental program revenues are allocated.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB398