House Bill 2001 - A Better Transportation System for All of Oregon

Salem, OR — For the fifth session in a row, Senator Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro) has played a key role in crafting a transportation package that is projected to put thousands of Oregonians to work, relieve key transportation bottlenecks around the state and...

Defines school zone for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code (starts at a sign indicating school zone speed limit, and ends at a sign indicating a different speed limit or end of school zone). Modifies definition of when “children are present” in school zone.

Repeals authority of a person to use bonds or cash deposits, rather than insurance, to meet Oregon requirements of financial responsibility for ownership, operation or use of a motor vehicle. Repeals authority of commercial driver training schools to use bonds or cash deposits...

Increases the fee for obtaining an identification device in connection with the weight-mile tax from $5.00 to $8.00. Reduces fees for registration cards, plates, and stickers and prevents pyramiding of fees.

Permits some commercial vehicles to be equipped with amber warning lights to warn others of a traffic hazard. Allows use only when vehicle is stopped at commercial work site or in highway work zones.

Increases the number of intersections at which photo red light cameras may operate, to allow cities with populations of 30,000 or more to have such cameras at up to 8 intersections and cities with populations of 300,000 or more to have such cameras at up to 12 intersections. Requires yellow...

Directs the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to enter into public-private partnerships for transportation projects. Establishes Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program and State Transportation Enterprise Fund. Appropriates moneys in fund to ODOT. Allows Attorney General to appoint...

Requires Oregon motor vehicle license plates to be manufactured in Oregon, unless Oregon bids are not reasonably competitive or the work cannot be performed in Oregon.

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

Increases threshold amount of property damage that requires driver and owner to file Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) accident report, from $1,000 to $1,500. Removes dual reporting requirement in some cases. Requires only damaged vehicle’s driver and owner to file when damage amount...

Requires the Department of Transportation to transfer the portion of identification card fees exceeding the cost of issuance to the Elderly and Disabled Special Transportation Fund.