by Salem Chamber | Mar 2, 2020 | Public Policy blog
As of now, the 2020 short session is effectively halted due to both the Senate and House Republican caucuses leaving Salem to block passage of the Cap-and-Trade legislation, SB 1530 and HB 4167. Session is constitutionally mandated to end on Sunday night, March 8th,...
by Salem Chamber | Feb 24, 2020 | Public Policy blog
Monday, February 24, 2020 After 75 minutes of debate and motions, the full Ways & Means Committee has just passed SB 1530, the Cap-and-Trade bill. Senator Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) voted with Republicans on all amendments and in opposition to the bill....