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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would require the Department of Transportation to study the creation of a road usage charge to ensure that electric and hybrid vehicles pay their fair share for the wear they cause to Oregon highways. The Act would require a report to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Requires the Department of Transportation to study the creation of a road usage charge to en- sure that electric and hybrid motor vehicles pay their equitable share for the wear they cause to the highways in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to conduct a comprehensive study on implementing a road usage charge specifically for electric and hybrid motor vehicles. The study aims to develop a mechanism that would ensure these vehicle types contribute financially to highway maintenance, addressing the fact that they currently pay less in road-related taxes compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. The study will be administered with the assistance of a private sector partner and must be completed by September 15, 2026, with a report submitted to the legislative assembly's transportation committees. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited exploration of a potential new approach to road funding that recognizes the growing number of electric and hybrid vehicles on Oregon's highways.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB636 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB636 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84830 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB636/Introduced |
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