Transportation

HB 2573

Expands eligibility for permanent antique or special interest vehicle registration by removing requirement that they be “motor vehicles,” and requiring only that they be “vehicles.” Antique vehicles are defined as motor vehicles maintained as collector’s items that are older than half the number of years between the current year and 1900.

HB 2542

Deletes statutory list of required information to be included on vehicle seller’s notice of title transfer provided to Department of Transportation (ODOT), and allows all requirements to be listed by rule. Deletes requirement that ODOT notify buyer of the need to apply for title. Extends current release from liability for seller if notice of sale provided to ODOT at some time prior to civil action by lien-holder.

HB 2393

Makes valid the instruction driver permit from another state or the District of Columbia, and the driving practice hours completed under that permit, for persons between age 16 and 18 years applying for an Oregon driver license.

HB 2388

Requires a vehicle dealer or a towing company to remove the registration date tags (stickers) on a vehicle’s license plates before selling the vehicle. Provides exception for dealers that submit title and registration documents to Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) on behalf of purchasers. Exempts dealers and towing companies from the new requirement when the vehicle is sold to a licensed dealer.

HB 2338

Prohibits carrying minor in open bed of motor vehicle. Provides exceptions if minor is secured with safety device, or if vehicle is operating in organized parade. Provides limited exception if minor is in vehicle for employment purpose (and in compliance with rules and laws for worker transport), or is licensed hunter traveling between camp and hunting site during hunting season.

HB 2261

Allows driver whose license was suspended for Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), then suspended again for failure to timely install ignition interlock device, to show proof of subsequent installation of device and thereby end the second suspension.

HB 2213

Allows Treasury to issue grant anticipation revenue bonds at the request of the Department of Transportation for financing transportation projects that are eligible to receive federal transportation funds. Requires Department to prepare a revenue declaration or indenture prior to issuing bonds, which specifies revenues pledged and other matters affecting issuance of the revenue bonds.

HB 2211

Increases cap on bond amounts required of motor vehicle fuel dealers not in good standing, from $250,000 to $1,000,000. Allows dealers licensed and in good standing since 1999 to continue with $100,000 cap; all others in good standing have cap of $250,000. Creates objective standard to determine if dealer not in good standing.

HB 2133

Requires Department of Transportation, rather than the Treasures to transfer funds relating to certain fuel tax refunds to the Department’s Operating Fund. Clarifies that two year appointment of a bank or trust company for payment of debt service may be renewed indefinitely. Requires Treasurer and state agencies to agree on an interest rate, not less than two percent, to be charged for funds transferred and agency lines of credit.

HB 2041

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue additional Highway User Tax revenue bonds to finance highway improvement projects. Limits net proceeds of new bonds to $1.6 billion for state and local bridge repair/replacement and $300 million for modernization projects. Specifies use of bond proceeds.

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