CATASTROPHES DEMANDED URGENCY IN 2021 SESSION

Legislators Responded

In 2021, we continued learning how to live through a global pandemic, struggled to recover from catastrophic wildfires, endured a destructive ice storm, and suffered through a record-breaking heat wave. These catastrophes took lives, destroyed homes and livelihoods, and set disturbing records across the state. They also made it abundantly clear: urgent action is needed to address climate change and to provide relief and opportunities to those most impacted by it.

During the 2021 Legislative Session, elected officials felt that urgency. They passed several climate bills called the Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity -- including 100% Clean Energy by 2040. The Legislature also passed comprehensive wildfire policy, and a budget that strongly supported important -- and historically underfunded -- state agencies.

The 2021 Legislative Session was a good one for climate and the environment, but too many important bills were left by the wayside. There’s a lot of work left to do, and we at OLCV are committed to doing the hard work -- hopefully with you -- to keep passing strong climate, environmental, and environmental justice policies.

More from the scorecard:

• Note from the Executive Director
• Session Highlights
• 2021’s Notable Leaders
• Bill Graveyard
• Priorities for a Healthy Oregon
• Looking to the future

What next?

1. Tell your legislators you know the score.
2. Spread the word: #orleg #olcvscore
3. Donate.

Tell your legislators you know the score. It only takes a minute to say thanks — or no thanks — to your legislators. Then, share this scorecard with your friends, family, and neighbors so they can find out their elected officials’ results. Finally, because we could not accomplish our mission without the generous help of our members, please make a donation so that we can continue the fight to address climate change and protect Oregon’s natural beauty.

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Bill Graveyard

While we had four significant wins this session including the Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity package of bills – 100% Energy for All, Energy Affordability, and Healthy Homes – and comprehensive wildfire policy, we still had a number of important environmental bills that died due to industry pressure on legislators. Read more in the Bill Graveyard