Oregon’s 2025 legislative session marked a significant moment in the state’s ongoing leadership on environmental protection and sustainability. Lawmakers considered a wide range of bills addressing climate change, waste reduction, emerging contaminants, permitting reform, and water resources.

With lawyers based in the Pacific Northwest, including Portland, Oregon, Beveridge & Diamond (B&D) closely tracks developments, upcoming deadlines, and business implications for companies with operations in Oregon. This article highlights the most significant environmental and sustainability-related legislation that Governor Kotek signed into law and explores impacts and next steps for Oregon’s regulated community going forward.

Climate

Permitting Reform

Waste Reduction

Regulation of Per – and Po

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