SB 14 Oregon Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to passenger rail service; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Requires Department of Transportation to study options for expanding passenger rail service in Oregon. Directs department to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than September 15, 2024. Provides that any agreement related to providing ultra-high-speed ground transportation in this state must include service to Eugene. Prohibits department from expending in any biennium more than 50 percent, or $1 million, whichever is less, of moneys available to department for passenger rail service, on ultra-high-speed ground transportation. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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8
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Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
May 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
May 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to Transportation.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Gorsek
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