Bill > HB3209

This bill establishes a new fee structure and fund for addressing abandoned recreational vehicles (RVs) in Oregon. Specifically, the bill adds a $25 per year fee for registering campers, travel trailers, and motor homes, and increases the RV trip permit fee from $35 to $50, with an additional $40 fee. These new fees will be deposited into the newly created Abandoned Recreational Vehicle Account, which will help the Department of Transportation reimburse local governments and service providers for the costs of towing, storing, cleaning, and disposing of abandoned RVs. The additional fees include provisions for biennial adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and will be in effect for 10 years, sunsetting on January 2, 2036. The bill also amends existing vehicle registration fee schedules, increasing fees for various types of RVs and trailers. Any unspent funds in the account at the end of the 10-year period will be transferred to the State Highway Fund. The goal is to provide a sustainable funding mechanism to address the growing problem of abandoned recreational vehicles and the environmental and community challenges they create.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3209