2003: Passed first-of-its-kind tax incentive for insurance companies to offer Pay-as-You-Drive (per-mile) auto insurance
2011: Passed a Multnomah County ordinance that bans the use of the toxic chemical bisphenol A
Also known as BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups, sports water bottles and insulated water bottles.
January 1, 2011, 7:21 pm
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2009: Passed legislation requiring accelerated replacement and retrofit of diesel school buses
January 1, 2009, 7:11 pm
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January 1, 2009, 7:10 pm
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2007: Passed Renewable Fuels Standard to promote the development of local, sustainable biofuels
January 1, 2007, 7:07 pm
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1999: Passed Pesticide Right to Know Law
This was the third such law in the nation that established public access to data about commercial pesticide use in Oregon.
January 1, 1999, 6:54 pm
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1983: Passed first legislation nationally to set pollution standards for wood stoves
January 1, 1983, 6:48 pm
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