Air & Water Quality
Biofuels to Support Farmers & Clean Air
HB 3481
House Vote 3
Senate Vote 2
This bill to develop Oregon's biofuels industry was part of the Oregon Conservation Network Common Agenda. Diesel exhaust is the number one air toxin in Oregon and is known to cause cancer and trigger asthma attacks in children.
Biodiesel, a substitute for petroleum diesel, is a nontoxic, renewable fuel made from plants.
Biodiesel significantly reduces air pollution while creating new markets for Oregon's farmers.
A responsible version of HB 3481 passed the Senate, but the House rejected it.
YES IS THE PRO-ENVIRONMENT VOTE.
- Passed Senate, July 21, 20-10
- Concurrence Failed in House, July 26, 26-33
- Died in Conference Committee
