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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 says day-use parking passes are not needed to use state parks if a person is using a car registered in Oregon. Instead of buying a state park parking pass, the Act says a person may give money when the person registers their car with ODOT. ODOT will give the money to the SPRD. The SPRD will use the money to help pay for the costs to let folks use state parks instead of using money from the sale of day-use parking passes. The Act does not change the need to get a day-use parking pass if a person is parking a car at a state park and the car is not registered in Oregon. The Act is law until 2032. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Creates the Oregon Parks for All Subaccount within the Parks Donation Trust Fund. Provides that moneys voluntarily given at the time a vehicle is registered in this state shall be used to pro- vide free access to state parks by Oregon residents and for the benefit of state parks. Eliminates the requirement to purchase day-use parking passes to park a vehicle registered in this state at a state park. Directs the State Parks and Recreation Department to report to the in- terim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources on the status of the new law no later than October 1, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Oregon Parks for All Subaccount within the Parks Donation Trust Fund, which allows Oregon vehicle owners to voluntarily contribute $19 or more during vehicle registration to support state parks. When registering a vehicle, Oregonians will have the option to pay an additional fee that will be transferred to this new subaccount, eliminating the requirement for Oregon-registered vehicles to purchase day-use parking passes at state parks. The State Parks and Recreation Department (SPRD) can use up to $15 million annually from the subaccount in the same manner as traditional parking pass revenue, with any remaining funds dedicated to maintaining, constructing, improving, and managing state parks, ocean shores, public beach access areas, historic and cultural sites, and recreational areas. The bill requires the SPRD to report to legislative committees by October 1, 2026, on the subaccount's performance, including the amount collected, potential revenue gaps, and changes in state park usage. The program is set to be operational from January 1, 2026, and will sunset on January 2, 2032, with any remaining funds appropriated back to the Parks Donation Trust Fund.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Transportation. (on 01/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2137 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2137 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83126 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2137/Introduced |
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