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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 allows ATVs on the roads if the ATV meets certain requirements and does not go on the freeway. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Permits a person to operate Class I, Class III and Class IV all-terrain vehicles on highways that are not interstate highways if the all-terrain vehicle meets vehicle equipment standards and the all-terrain vehicle is registered. Directs the Department of Transportation to permit optional registration for Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicles if the applicant provides satisfactory proof that the all-terrain vehi- cle meets equipment standards for highway use.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), specifically Class I, Class III, and Class IV, to be legally operated on highways that are not interstate highways, provided they meet specific registration and equipment requirements. The legislation creates an optional registration process through the Department of Transportation, where ATV owners can register their vehicles if they can demonstrate that the vehicle meets the necessary equipment standards for highway use. The bill modifies several existing Oregon Revised Statutes to enable this new provision, including changes to regulations around vehicle operation, registration, and financial responsibility requirements. By creating a pathway for ATV registration and highway use, the bill expands transportation options for ATV owners while establishing clear guidelines to ensure safety and compliance. The changes will allow registered ATVs to be operated on non-interstate highways, subject to specific equipment and registration conditions, which represents a significant expansion of where these vehicles can be legally driven.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (16)
Jami Cate (R)*,
Virgle Osborne (R)*,
Court Boice (R),
Shelly Boshart Davis (R),
Ed Diehl (R),
Christine Drazan (R),
Darcey Edwards (R),
Darin Harbick (R),
Jeff Helfrich (R),
Bobby Levy (R),
Mark Owens (R),
Werner Reschke (R),
Anna Scharf (R),
Alek Skarlatos (R),
Boomer Wright (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
Public Hearing held. (on 02/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3155 |
| HB 3155 (witness regitration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/290298 |
| HB 3155 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/290069 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3155 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84124 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3155/Introduced |
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