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Evan Manvel: Legislative Affairs Director for Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Oregon Conservation Network

E-Waste Sails through the Senate, now awaits Governor’s approval May 29, 2007: Salem: The bill that will make Oregon a leader in recycling unwanted electronics, HB 2626, sailed through the Senate today with a unanimous vote in favor of the bill, reflecting the unanimous support from the House. HB 2626 has already been referred to as the “feel good environmental legislation of the year,” a moniker that shouldn’t belittle the importance of this legislation.
Oregon Moves to a Renewable Future: 838 to be Signed by the Governor May 25, 2007: Salem: On Friday, the Senate concurred with the House to pass SB 838, the Oregon Renewable Energy Act. The bill now moves to the Governor’s office, where Governor Kulongoski is expected to sign it into law.
838 Heads for Floor Vote in the House May 22, 2007: Salem: On Wednesday, SB 838, the Oregon Renewable Energy Act, heads back to the House Floor, as a special order of business, for a vote by the full House.
E-Waste to be Introduced on the House Floor for Crucial Vote May 11, 2007: E waste to be heard on House Floor

Environmentalists get re-energized for throwback to the 'Tom McCall years' Jul 03, 2007: By BETH CASPER The Statesman Journal, July 3, 2007
Session's green legislation praised Jun 22, 2007: By David Steves, The Register-Guard, June 22, 2007
It's pretty easy being green in this Legislature Jun 13, 2007: By MICHELLE COLE The Oregonian, June 13, 2007
Free e-waste recycling bill on its way to governor May 30, 2007: The Register-Guard, Wednesday, May 30, 2007

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