Oregon Bill to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In 2022, Oregon House Bill 4139 was signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. This Bill established a pilot program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by means of replacing or substituting certain materials used in constructing or maintaining state transportation system with other materials that enable greenhouse gas emission reductions. Further, in procuring covered materials for the demonstration projects the Oregon Department of Transportation designates, the department shall require bidders and proposers to submit environmental product declarations.