Relating to tolling.
HB 3579 requires Oregon voters to approve any new tolls proposed by the Oregon Transportation Commission before implementation. The bill amends state law to mandate that tolls can only be assessed after a majority of voters approve them in a referendum. This directly affects the Transportation Commission (which must seek voter approval) and Oregon residents (who gain a direct vote on tolls). The key provision replaces the Commission's authority to implement tolls with a voter approval requirement, applying to all new tolling proposals across the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation.
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christine Drazan
RRepublican
P
Jeff Helfrich
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Bonham
RRepublican
Co
Rick Lewis
RRepublican
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