Bill > SB792

This bill allows the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) to establish fees by rule for various aviation-related services and activities, replacing previously fixed fee amounts with a more flexible fee-setting mechanism. Specifically, the bill modifies existing laws to enable ODAV to set fees for airport site approvals, airport licensing, aircraft registration, and aircraft dealer licensing. A key feature of the bill is the introduction of a biennial inflation adjustment provision, which allows the department to modify fees based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the West Region, with adjusted fees taking effect on January 1st of the year following the adjustment and applying for two years. The bill aims to provide the department with more administrative flexibility in fee management while ensuring that fee amounts remain current and reflective of actual costs. The fee changes will apply to amounts collected on or after July 1, 2026, giving the department time to develop and implement the new fee-setting rules. This approach allows for more responsive and adaptable fee structures in Oregon's aviation sector, potentially helping to cover the actual costs of services and inspections more accurately over time.