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OR HB2137

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Nosse

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the day-use parking pass requirement for vehicles registered in Oregon at state parks, while maintaining the requirement for out-of-state vehicles

  • Creates the Oregon Parks for All Subaccount within the Parks Donation Trust Fund, funded by voluntary contributions of $19 or more per year during vehicle registration

  • Caps annual subaccount spending at $15 million to replace day-use parking pass revenue, with excess funds directed toward maintaining, constructing, and operating state parks, beaches, historic sites, and recreation areas

  • Requires the State Parks and Recreation Department to report to legislative committees by October 1, 2026, on subaccount revenue, any funding gaps, and changes in park usage

  • Takes effect 91 days after session adjournment, becomes operative January 1, 2026, and sunsets January 2, 2032

Legislative Description

Relating to state parks; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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