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This bill requires that any fees, assessments, or charges imposed by state agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicle fuel (such as gasoline or diesel) must be transferred to the State Highway Fund each calendar quarter. The bill defines key terms like "motor vehicle" and "greenhouse gas" by referencing existing Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), and specifies that these fees are to be dedicated for highway purposes. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Governor's budget must include an estimate of the amount to be transferred in the coming biennium and provide recommendations on whether these agency transfers should be partially or wholly replaced with revenue from alternative sources. This legislation appears aimed at ensuring that fees related to reducing vehicle emissions are directly channeled into transportation infrastructure funding, creating a more direct link between environmental regulation fees and highway maintenance and development.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB637