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OR HB3977
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Helfrich
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AI Summary
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Repeals Oregon's motor vehicle pollution control system inspection program (emissions testing), contingent upon U.S. EPA approval of revisions to the state's Clean Air Act implementation plan
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Establishes a new Transportation Infrastructure and Congestion Reduction Fee: $25 per registration period for vehicles in the Portland metropolitan area, $20 for vehicles in other former inspection areas
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Creates the Transportation Infrastructure and Congestion Reduction Account within the State Highway Fund, with Portland-area fees dedicated to the Interstate 205 Improvements: Stafford Road to Oregon Route 213 Project
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Prohibits the Oregon Transportation Commission from assessing tolls to fund the I-205 improvement project
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Exempts electric vehicles, farm vehicles, special interest/collector vehicles, vehicles over 20 years old (or pre-1975 in Portland area), and several other categories from the new fee
Legislative Description
Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025