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Priorities for Healthy Oregon Common Agenda Oregon Conservation Network Energy Electronic Waste Toxic Mixing Zones Biofuels

	Energy Independence through Renewable Fuels Biofuels produced in Oregon creates jobs, promote economic development in rural communities, reduce global warming pollution, and promote clean air.
	Clean and Renewable Energy Oregon is blessed with an abundance of clean and renewable energy resources. A progressive energy policy benefits our environment, our energy independence, and our economy.
	Reforming Measure 37 Measure 37 reform provides real fairness for all Oregonians while respecting our natural heritage and the rights of neighbors.
	Expanding Oregon's Electronic Recycling Program A statewide product stewardship system gives all Oregonians easy access to recycling programs for TVs, computers, printers, scanners and other electronics.
	Close the Pollution Loophole Oregonians love our rivers where families swim, fish, and recreate. Pollution reduction in Oregon's waterways is crucial.
	Protecting the Oregon Dream: OCN fought proposals that would have rolled back current environmental safeguards.

The 2007 legislative session concluded in June and was one of the most important in the last 30 years for the environment.

All of the Oregon Conservation Network’s (OCN) top priorities passed, along with additional legislation that will protect our land, air, water, and wildlife. The priorities from the 2007 session are listed on the left.

For a comprehensive list of all bills passed in the 2007 session check out OLCV Education Fund's summary of major environmental bills.

An odd, even numbered year

Did you know that Oregon is one of only six states in which the Legislature meets only every other year? The remaining 44 state legislatures meet annually. To test the viability of annual sessions, this year the Oregon Legislature is holding a special session for the month of February 2008.

OCN has not put forward any shared priorities for the special session, choosing instead to stay focused on preparing for the longer and significant 2009 session.

There are some environmental bills being discussed by legislators and OCN member groups in 2008. None of the bills have reached OCN Priority status, however. All bills to be considered during the Special Session must be heard during the first week. Those bills that do not get heard in the first week will die.

The best way to keep on top of what's happening is to sign up for SalemWatch, the OCN's email newsletter (sign up in top right of this page). Also link to the Oregon Legislature's Website for up to the minute information about hearings and bills.

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