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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 29, 2025 | OR | HB 3991 | Establishes New Mileage Tax for EV's and Requires More Frequent Audits of ODOT | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| June 4, 2025 | OR | HB 2155 | Establishes Confidentiality Rules for Accident Reports and Vehicle Records | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| April 30, 2025 | OR | HB 2978 | Establishes an Advisory Group under the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to Guide the Development of Critical Wildlife Crossings | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 3) |
| April 29, 2025 | OR | HB 3233 | Requires the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to Develop a New Passenger Rail Transportation Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| March 31, 2025 | OR | SB 855 | Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29 | HB 3991 | Establishes New Mileage Tax for EV's and Requires More Frequent Audits of ODOT | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| 6/04 | HB 2155 | Establishes Confidentiality Rules for Accident Reports and Vehicle Records | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| 4/30 | HB 2978 | Establishes an Advisory Group under the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to Guide the Development of Critical Wildlife Crossings | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 3) |
| 4/29 | HB 3233 | Requires the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to Develop a New Passenger Rail Transportation Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| 3/31 | SB 855 | Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6) |