Bill > HB3122

This bill directs the State Parks and Recreation Department (SPRD) to work in good faith with the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Land Management to establish an access fee for Owyhee Lake Road in eastern Oregon. The proposed agreement would create a multi-agency committee including representatives from SPRD, both federal bureaus, Malheur County, and the local road district to set and adjust the access fee. The fees collected would be specifically used to support road maintenance, improve visitor infrastructure, and make essential road improvements such as surface repairs and safety upgrades. The committee would be required to analyze visitor data to help determine appropriate fee levels, plan for future infrastructure needs, and ensure ongoing road safety and environmental protection. This collaborative approach aims to generate revenue for maintaining and enhancing the roadway while involving key stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3122