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OR HB3299

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Authorizes formation of a bridge district in the capital city region (Benton, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties) for planning, financing, constructing, operating, and maintaining bridges over the Willamette River

  • Five-member elected district board governs the district, with one member from each of the four counties and one at-large member serving four-year terms

  • District may levy ad valorem property taxes on all taxable property within its boundaries; formation petition must include a permanent rate limit for operating taxes

  • Once all bridge projects are open for public use, the district may only collect taxes sufficient to cover administrative costs and bridge maintenance

  • Provisions sunset on January 2, 2030 unless a formation petition is filed before that date; act takes effect 91 days after adjournment of the 2025 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relating to a special bridge district; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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