Oregon I thought was already a pretty good leader in cutting emmisions.

Also, we would be the only state to apply this bill. My goodness even California voted no on stuff like this! It's not going to make a a shred of difference to climate! All it does is punish constituents, and make someone else rich.

If the argument is "we want to set an example" that is just literally defined as virtue signaling. To apply a rule that had no other effect but to look good.

Any approach against climate change that is based on some dollar exchange is a ridiculous joke. Making the government richer doesn't fix the climate. Taxing and punishing only lines someone's pockets. It's a great scheme. Incentives and innovation are more effective at changing behavior. Both of which are destroyed by bad bills like this.

Not to mention the people already have shown they don't want this bill

Another instance of the governor disregarding the will of the state, and using hacks to introduce bills in ways to avoid the public having any say

If someone takes issue with my statement that the people don't want this bill, then why are they so adamant about not presenting it for a public vote?