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SB409 • 2025

Declares that the policy of this state is to include atmospheric carbon sequestered by the lands and waters of this state in any calculation to determine progress toward the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

Declares that the policy of this state is to include atmospheric carbon sequestered by the lands and waters of this state in any calculation to determine progress toward the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

Energy
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Girod
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Energy and Environment.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act says that the state will use carbon stored in land and water when calculating the state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1).
Declares that the policy of this state is to include atmospheric carbon sequestered by the lands and waters of this state in any calculation to determine progress toward the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
Relating to: Relating to carbon sequestration.
Current location: In Senate Committee