Bill > HB2721

This bill allows cities and counties in Oregon to add a public transit incentive surcharge to parking violation fines, which would be an additional charge designed to generate revenue to support public transportation. Specifically, the bill permits local governments to create an ordinance that can impose a surcharge of up to 30 percent on top of existing parking fine amounts. The surcharge would be collected simultaneously with the original fine and through the same payment process. Importantly, individuals who wish to challenge the surcharge can do so using the same methods they would use to contest the original parking violation fine. The purpose appears to be providing local jurisdictions with a new funding mechanism for public transit systems by leveraging parking enforcement as a revenue source. This approach allows cities and counties to potentially increase financial support for public transportation infrastructure and services without directly raising taxes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2721