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OR SB299

OR SB299
Relating to highways; prescribing an effective date.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells ODOT to come up with ideas to reduce traffic on I-5 and I-205 and find a way to pay for the ideas and not use tolls. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). Directs the Department of Transportation to create a corridor plan to reduce traffic on Inter- state 5 and Interstate 205 between Portland and Vancouver, Washington. Directs the department to also develop a financing plan to implement the mitigation measures without imposing tolls. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to develop a comprehensive corridor plan for Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between Portland and Vancouver, Washington, with the primary objective of reducing traffic congestion. The plan must evaluate current transportation conditions and propose mitigation measures addressing traffic congestion, safety, environmental concerns, and multimodal transportation needs. ODOT is required to identify and prioritize potential improvements for all transportation modes and develop a financing plan to implement these improvements without using tolls. The department must submit a report with its corridor and financing plans, potentially including legislative recommendations, to the Joint Committee on Transportation by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision that repeals these requirements on January 2, 2027, and specifies that the act will take effect 91 days after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns sine die (without setting a day for further proceedings).

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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