Bill > HB2161

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 366.483 to transfer jurisdiction of two specific highways from the Oregon Department of Transportation to local city governments. Specifically, the bill mandates the transfer of Hall Boulevard (State Highway 141) to the City of Tigard and a portion of the Hood River Highway (Oregon Route 281) to the City of Hood River. The Hood River Highway transfer involves the specific segment beginning where the highway intersects with Pacific Avenue and ending where it intersects with Oak Street. This type of highway jurisdiction transfer is a common practice that allows local municipalities to take responsibility for maintaining and managing specific roadway segments within their city limits. The bill follows standard procedural language for highway transfers as outlined in ORS 374.329, which governs how state transportation infrastructure can be transferred between state and local government entities. The transfer does not change the physical characteristics of the highways but shifts administrative and maintenance responsibilities to the local jurisdictions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2161