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Look. We have a Highway Trust Fund here in Oregon. If the legislature is going to screw with it, then they should've figured it out before hand. Proponents of this bill say they have been working on this idea or legislation for years... yet it still continues to change with amendments... and there are still questions. Many questions. As it stands, this is a massive gas tax (MASSIVE) that the majority of the collection will all go to the Highway Fund. Which means this bill is unconstitutional.
AS A REMINDER... in 2017, the Transportation Package was passed, and by 2024 when all those taxes take effect, the state gas tax will be $.40/gallon.
ALSO AS A REMINDER... LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) is in effect, and looking like anywhere from $.17-.23/gallon by 2025.
This isn't an environmental bill. This is a money and power grab. And it appears the money won't be able to go where they want it to. Which it then gets litigated for years to come.
Enough is enough. My goodness. Do better.
Article in Oregonlive: https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2020/02/oregons-cap-and-trade-climate-bill-a-tax-or-not-it-depends.html
See the full Press Release here: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/houserepublicans/Documents/Rep.%20Boshart%20Davis%20SB%201530%20legal%20opinion%20PR.pdf
Let’s be practical about this: Our “Amazon Prime” expectations of next-day delivery should not be applied to lawmaking. We have the opportunity to unleash the power of sequestration in our forests and our natural and working lands and lead the nation in a downward trend of carbon emissions. This short session is a scandal in the making, leaving out the real progress Oregonians have made in protecting the environment.
Here is my OpEd from the Democrat Herald - Tuesday, February 18, 2020: https://bit.ly/2V4ZLb8
Friends in HD15 - Cap and Trade will be terrible for Oregonians across the state. In my most simplistic reason: a 35 day session is not near long enough to vet a bill that will change the economic structure of Oregon.
My remonstrance yesterday - a snarky yet accurate explanation of the scheme called Cap and Trade. What if I wanted to use the government, not for the good of the people of Oregon, but for my own personal gain? If I tried my best, how could I ensure that I enrich myself and those closest to me by passing laws in the state legislature?
I’ve got a plan to do just that...
Watch my video here: https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/videos/788383488237679/
Happy Birthday Oregon! Oregon Wheat Industry was at the Capitol this week - they brought cake!
WHEAT FACTS:
•Oregon Wheat Growers League represent nearly 2,000 farms across Oregon that produce wheat.
•Wheat is one of our State’s largest and most valuable crops and supports well over 5500 total jobs in Oregon.
•Wheat is grown in 30 of Oregon’s 36 Counties and, with nearly 90% of our production going to export markets, it is one of Oregon’s most important export crops.
•Wheat contributes hundreds of millions of dollars in direct and indirect value to Oregon’s economy, especially Oregon’s rural economy.
“Maybe there would be a way to challenge your Democratic colleagues who are anti-nuclear on their seriousness about climate change. If they are so serious about climate change why are they anti-nuclear?”
Michael Schellenberger, President of Environmental Progress, highlighted to members of our caucus that there are safe and efficient sources of alternative energy to power our grid while not raising the basic living costs of everyday Oregonians. Cap and Trade doesn’t have to be the only policy discussion proposed. There are many other ways to keep our greenhouse gas emissions low and keep everyday costs low too.
Watch some of the Symposium here: https://www.facebook.com/oregonhouserepublicans/videos/2626368660927918/
As always, I feel it is important for my constituents to be informed, engaged, and empowered.
Just in case you missed any of my social media posts recently, here are links to the ones that could stand repeating:
Partnership for Oregon Communities
Keep up the pressure - more and more are realizing how devastating this legislation will be on our communities. #AxeTheTax
https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/posts/573085176613938
Quid Pro Quo/Walk out?
https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/posts/573100976612358
Linn County Proclamation
Thank you Linn County for this Proclamation! I believe there are 21 counties that are doing or have done the same. More to come!
https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/posts/572131996709256
Highway Trust Fund
https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/posts/572565746665881
Inconvenient truths of SB 1530
Maybe... just maybe... when the former chair of the Global Warming Commission Forest Carbon Task Force calls this an inconvenient truth, we should listen.
https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/posts/571402883448834
Gov. Brown’s 2001 quote
As we go into this week, I’d like to share this quote. Just today, Governor Brown on a video on her Facebook said that all legislators should show up to work to do our job and vote for the supermajority political agenda. So I would like to remind my community how she felt about her party walking out in 2001.
https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/posts/570354783553644
Convoy to the Capitol
ICYMI: "We need a balance of ideas in this building. We need more people fighting for what you are fighting for.” #TimberUnity rally article by Alex Paul, Albany Democrat-Herald
https://www.facebook.com/shellyboshartdavisfororegon/posts/566080030647786
My office is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office if you have any community events, issues, or concerns.
I will continue to update you with news as it comes in. For the most up-to-date information follow me on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.
Stay with me and stay involved - together we can make a difference!
Talk soon,
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1415
Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, H-389, Salem, OR 97301
Email: Rep.ShellyBoshartDavis@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/boshartdavis
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