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2013 Environmental Scorecard for the Oregon Legislature

SB 838

OCN Priority Bill
Suction Dredge Mining Limits

Following a dramatic increase in gold dredging in Southern Oregon’s pristine rivers, SB 838 will protect fish habitat and allow for other river uses by limiting the number of suction dredge mining permits available beginning in 2014. Meanwhile, the Legislature must adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework in 2015 or else a five year moratorium will be enacted. We are grateful to Senators Fred Girod, Arnie Roblan, and Bruce Starr for their help in finding a middle ground, and their support for the bill in spite of intense political pressure.

Because they are so important, SB 488, SB 838, and SB 692 - OCN's Priorities for a Healthy Oregon - are double-counted in the scores. HB 3162, equally important and part of an OLCV Special Focus on Toxics, is also double-counted in the scores.

Yes is the pro-environment vote.
Status: Passed the Senate 17-13 | Passed the House 33-27
Visit the Oregon Legislature's bill history and full text on SB 838.

House Votes

RepresentativeSB 838
Bailey, Julespro-environment vote
Barker, Jeffpro-environment vote
Barnhart, Philpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Barton, Brentpro-environment vote
Bentz, Cliffanti-environment vote
Berger, Vickianti-environment vote
Boone, Deborahpro-environment vote
Buckley, Peterpro-environment vote
Cameron, Kevinanti-environment vote
Clem, Brianpro-environment vote
Conger, Jasonanti-environment vote
Davis, John anti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Dembrow, Michaelpro-environment vote
Doherty, Margaretpro-environment vote
Esquivel, Salanti-environment vote
Fagan, Shemiapro-environment vote
Frederick, Lewpro-environment vote
Freeman, Timanti-environment vote
Gallegos, Joepro-environment vote
Garrett, Chrispro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Gelser, Sarapro-environment vote
Gilliam, Vicanti-environment vote
Gomberg, Davidpro-environment vote
Gorsek, Chrispro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Greenlick, Mitchpro-environment vote
Hanna, Bruceanti-environment vote
Harker, Chrispro-environment vote
Hicks, Wallyanti-environment vote
Holvey, Paulpro-environment vote
Hoyle, Valpro-environment vote
Huffman, Johnanti-environment vote
Jenson, Bobanti-environment vote
Johnson, Markanti-environment vote
Kennemer, Billanti-environment vote
Keny-Guyer, Alissapro-environment vote
Komp, Bettypro-environment vote
Kotek, Tinapro-environment vote
Krieger, Wayneanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Lively, Johnpro-environment vote
Matthews, Gregpro-environment vote
McKeown, Caddypro-environment vote
McLane, Mikeanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Nathanson, Nancypro-environment vote
Olson, Andyanti-environment vote
Parrish, Julieanti-environment vote
Read, Tobiaspro-environment vote
Reardon, Jeffpro-environment vote
Richardson, Dennisanti-environment vote
Smith, Greganti-environment vote
Sprenger, Sherrieanti-environment vote
Thatcher, Kimanti-environment vote
Thompson, Jimanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Tomei, Carolynpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Unger, Benpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Vega Pederson, Jessicapro-environment vote
Weidner, Jimanti-environment vote
Whisnant, Geneanti-environment vote
Whitsett, Gailanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greater Williamson, Jenniferpro-environment vote
Witt, Bradanti-environment vote
pro-environment voteanti-environment voteabsent or excusedlegislator whose score is 90% or greater
 
 

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