Legislative Update: January 28, 2025
As the Oregon State legislative session convened for the first time on January 21, 2025, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has been diligently tracking legislative updates and action alerts that relate to the business community. Partnering with the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) for legislative insight, the Springfield Chamber remains focused on addressing the issues that matter most to its members.
This week, the Springfield Chamber is watching House Bill 3119, which would delay the Oregon DEQ’s ‘Advanced Clean Trucks’ (ACT) rule until 2027. Notably, Springfield’s own District 7 Representative John Lively has listed HB 3119 as one of his regular sponsored bills.
Back in November, the OSCC issued an action alert to Stop the Diesel Truck & RV Ban before the ACT Rule went into effect January 1, 2025. Now, the OSCC is urging another call to action as HB 3119 presents a final opportunity to pause the ACT Rule for another two years. Pausing this rule would give much needed relief to keystone industries in Oregon including trucking, agriculture, building and construction, wood products, logistics, and many others.
The House Committee on Climate, Energy, and Environment is hosting the next public hearing for HB 3119 this Thursday, January 30, at 8:00AM PST.
How to take action:
• Learn more about HB 3119 here
• Sign up to testify in person or remotely on the above page by clicking Register to Testify
• Submit written testimony or comment using this online form (view current testimonies here)
Read OSCC’s full Legislative Update from Monday, January 27, 2025 to learn more about their support for HB 3119 and other bills they are watching during the current legislative session.
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Business Advocacy
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a trusted convener and provider of business resources. They recognize the systemic interdependencies of a healthy economy and provide an ear and a voice for local business at the confluence of government, commerce, and community. They advocate for business by increasing visibility, dialogue, and representation at local, state, and federal policy circles around issues of impact and interest to their members. Learn more about the Chamber’s Business Advocacy work.
