Ore.: "As Cap-And-Trade Bill Moves Forward, Republicans Head For Exits"

"Cap and trade is on its way to the Senate floor in Oregon again — and Republicans are heading for the exits.

In a tense hearing Monday morning, the Oregon Legislature’s budget committee passed out Senate Bill 1530 largely along party lines.

SB 1530 would cap the greenhouse gas emissions allowed by the transportation, manufacturing and utility sectors, and lower the cap over time. Large emitters would be required to obtain credits for each metric ton of emissions and could trade those credits among themselves."

Dirk VanderHart reports for Oregon Public Broadcasting February 24, 2020.

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"Oregon Senate Republicans Walk Out Over Climate Cap-And-Trade Bill" (Portland Oregonian)