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OR HB2749
Relating to the bridge across Columbia Boulevard; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives money to ODOT to give to the City of Portland to help design a bridge. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.4). Appropriates moneys to the Department of Transportation for distribution to the City of Portland for the purpose of designing a bridge across Columbia Boulevard. Directs the city to report to the Joint Committee on Transportation on seeking federal funds for the bridge across Columbia Boulevard. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) during the 2025-2027 biennium, specifically to be distributed to the City of Portland for designing a bridge over Columbia Boulevard. The bill encourages the City of Portland to seek and apply for federal funding to support both the design and construction of the bridge, and requires the city to submit a report to the Joint Committee on Transportation by September 15, 2026, detailing their progress in obtaining federal funds. The legislation includes an emergency clause making it effective on July 1, 2025, and includes a provision that automatically repeals the reporting requirement on January 2, 2027. By providing state funding and encouraging federal grant pursuit, the bill aims to support infrastructure development and improve transportation infrastructure in Portland.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Public Hearing held. (on 04/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2749 |
| HB 2749 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/301676 |
| HB 2749 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/301544 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2749 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83725 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2749/Introduced |
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