Special Session EXTENDED AGAIN to 9-29-25

Posted on September 17, 2025 by BJ | 0 Comments

The Special Session for Transportation funding has been postponed again due to Sen Gorsek still being in the hospital.  It is now scheduled to be held on Sept 29th, during the first of Legislative Days meeting dates. The Senate needs 18 votes to pass this tax hike, so Democrats need all 18 of their members present to pass this bill. …

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Special Session EXTENDED to 9-17-25

Posted on September 3, 2025 by BJ | 0 Comments

By Carlos Fuentes | The Oregonian/OregonLive Oregon Democrats on Tuesday delayed the final vote on a transportation funding plan until Sept. 17 because Sen. Chris Gorsek, a Gresham Democrat, is unable to attend a planned vote this week due to serious health issues, they said. Democrats were relying on Gorsek’s vote to approve the package because they have exactly the required 18…

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SB 416 Digital driver’s license

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

The Act directs ODOT to issue mobile driver licenses to those who want them and pay a fee. Directs the Department of Transportation to provide optional mobile driver licenses, driver permits and identification cards. Provides that the department may contract with private entities to provide mobile credentials and establish fees. One concern about this bill is the loss or stolen…

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Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) update.

Posted on February 4, 2025 by BJ | 0 Comments

From Rep. Ed Diehl’s newsletter (2-3-25); Thanks to everyone who came out to testify in support of House Bill 3119, which would pause implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rules.  Unfortunately, many of you were unable to testify due to time constraints. Despite that, your support and dedication to this cause have made a significant impact. The message was loud and clear:…

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SB 1553 Crime to consume illegal drugs on public transportation

Posted on February 16, 2024 by BJ

 VOTE:YES – Passed

SB 1572 Task force for commuter train between Portland and Salem

Posted on February 11, 2024 by BJ

VOTE:NO – Died In Committee (2024)

HB 3297 Per-mile road usage charge

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 1558 Delivery transportation vehicle standards

Posted on March 7, 2022 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

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