A House of Representatives committee, in every session from the 2007 session to the 2009 session.
Other sessions: 2009
Committees · 2007 Regular Session
A House of Representatives committee, in every session from the 2007 session to the 2009 session.
Other sessions: 2009
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
E. Terry BeyerChair
Democrat · 12th District
George GilmanVice-chair
Republican · 55th District
Carolyn TomeiVice-chair
Democrat · 41st District
Democrat · 5th District
Republican · 60th District
Democrat · 27th District
Republican · 57th District
Bills sent to the committee in the 2007 Regular Session.
Bills sent110
5% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out55%
61 of 110; 49 stopped in committee
Time in committee50 days
most between 33 and 66 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
Each session over its whole term.
2009117 bills
reported 36% · typically 38 days, most 23–78 · 0 amendments · 10 members
2007110 bills
reported 55% · typically 50 days, most 33–66 · 0 amendments · 7 members
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2007 Regular Session, newest first.
Senate Bill 108 · Creates offense of unsafe passing of person operating bicycle.
Sent May 15, 2007 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 789 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue Share the Road registration plates.
Sent May 11, 2007 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 557 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue Gold Star Family registration plates to family members of person killed during active service in Armed Forces of United States.
Sent May 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 51 days
Senate Bill 101 · Phases in, beginning January 1, 2009, modified requirements, prohibitions and penalties for operation of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles on public lands.
Sent May 7, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 1022 · Revises tollway statutes.
Sent May 2, 2007 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 728 · Repeals sunset on provisions allowing persons with limited vision to operate motor vehicles under specified circumstances.
Sent April 30, 2007 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 567 · Permits authority to declare vehicle with gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less and parked on freeway within city limits at any time hazard or obstruction for purposes of custody and removal of vehicle.
Sent April 25, 2007 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 829 · Requires Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon to commission independent study to make findings and recommendations regarding pedestrian crossing safety.
Sent April 20, 2007 · Reported out after 25 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 716 · Creates "Wheelchair User Only" accessible parking space.
Sent April 19, 2007 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2062 · Requires operators and passengers of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles to wear motorcycle helmets with fastened chin straps.
Sent March 29, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 91 days
Senate Bill 568 · Requires Department of Transportation to transfer surcharge to Oregon Community Foundation.
Sent March 29, 2007 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 219 · Permits Employment Department to provide confidential information to Department of Transportation for purposes relating to collection of debts, including taxes, by Department of Transportation.
Sent March 27, 2007 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 222 · Removes requirement that weight receipt or temporary pass identifying motor carrier be carried in motor vehicle.
Sent March 27, 2007 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3413 · Appropriates funds to Department of Transportation for projects of statewide significance.
Sent March 20, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 100 days
House Bill 3527 · Defines "racing activity vehicle" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.
Sent March 20, 2007 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3463 · Restricts amount of alluvial rock mined in Oregon that Department of Transportation may select for use in construction, maintenance and operation of state highways.
Sent March 19, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 101 days
House Bill 3268 · Allocates lottery funds to Department of Transportation for biennium beginning July 1, 2007, for specified purposes.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days
House Bill 3372 · Allows person over 16 years of age to operate motor assisted scooter when person's driving privileges have been suspended or revoked.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days
House Bill 3374 · Authorizes city or county to designate speeds on highways under specified circumstances.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days
House Bill 3375 · Imposes fee on retail sale of studded tires and on installation of studs in tire.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days
House Bill 3376 · Directs Department of Transportation to act on request from road authority to review designated speed on highway within 120 days.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days
House Bill 3377 · Allows Department of Transportation to impose sanctions on vehicle dismantler for violation .
Sent March 16, 2007 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3378 · Removes employer and coworker of person renting vehicle from definition of "authorized driver" for purposes of vehicle rental.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 104 days
House Bill 3379 · Creates crime of criminal possession of rented or leased motor vehicle.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Reported out after 45 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3380 · Removes certain vehicles from definition of commercial motor vehicle.
Sent March 16, 2007 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3273 · Allows weighmaster or motor carrier enforcement officer to use warning lights or other signal for purpose of stopping driver of commercial motor vehicle.
Sent March 15, 2007 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3274 · Permits motor truck weighing 14,000 pounds or less to travel on interstate highway at maximum allowable speed limit.
Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3289 · Eliminates sunset on law that doubles fines for traffic offenses committed in safety corridors.
Sent March 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3157 · Permits volunteer to issue citation to person who commits offense of use of invalid disabled person parking permit.
Sent March 14, 2007 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 3161 · Directs Department of Transportation to establish program to issue veterans' recognition registration plate to qualified owner of motor vehicle.
Sent March 14, 2007 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3167 · Allows person to claim refund on tax for motor vehicle fuel in vehicle equipped with power take-off unit without having to use metering device.
Sent March 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 106 days
House Bill 3170 · Requires that one in every four accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities be van accessible or, if more than four spaces are designated as accessible, then one in every eight be van accessible.
Sent March 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 106 days
House Bill 3082 · Removes requirement that ordinance establishing county registration fees for vehicles be approved by electors of county.
Sent March 13, 2007 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 3189 · Creates offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device.
Sent March 13, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 107 days
House Bill 2997 · Creates Lane County Area Commission on Transportation.
Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3033 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue group registration plate for State Commission on Children and Families.
Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3063 · Increases from $50,000 to $100,000 amount of public contract for transportation project that may be awarded under procedure for competitive quotes.
Sent March 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 2982 · Abolishes Environmental Quality Information Account and transfers funds in account to Passenger Rail Transportation Account to be used for passenger rail programs.
Sent March 9, 2007 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2988 · Decreases transit system fee for persons over 65 years of age.
Sent March 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
House Bill 2990 · Authorizes Oregon State Police to operate photo radar on state or interstate highway.
Sent March 9, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
House Bill 3018 · Authorizes issuance of Highway User Tax Bonds in aggregate principal amount sufficient to produce net proceeds of not more than $200 million.
Sent March 9, 2007 · Reported out after 60 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 3020 · Directs Department of Transportation to erect and maintain roadside memorial sign for pedestrian or bicyclist killed in motor vehicle accident, upon application by immediate family member.
Sent March 9, 2007 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2991 · Waives title transfer fee if transferee jointly owned vehicle with transferee's spouse and spouse is deceased.
Sent March 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 112 days
House Bill 3031 · Requires splash and spray guards on truck tractor and semitrailer combinations.
Sent March 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 112 days
House Bill 3117 · Increases speed limit on interstate highways.
Sent March 8, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 112 days
House Bill 2851 · Creates task force on transportation needs of persons with developmental disabilities.
Sent March 7, 2007 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2899 · Directs Department of Transportation to immediately inform law enforcement if applicant for driver license, driver permit or identification card submits false application.
Sent March 7, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 113 days
House Bill 2897 · Requires person to sign acknowledgement and agreement regarding driving while under influence of intoxicants as part of application for driver license .
Sent March 6, 2007 · Reported out after 64 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2930 · Allows Department of Transportation to waive issuance, renewal or replacement fee of identification card for indigent person.
Sent March 6, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 114 days
House Bill 2936 · Decreases registration fee for certain motor homes.
Sent March 6, 2007 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2838 · Directs Department of Transportation to design and issue registration plate that grants parking privileges to qualifying person with disability.
Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2862 · Grants exemption from wearing safety belts while riding in school buses or school activity vehicles equipped with safety belts.
Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2866 · Defines "travel plaza." Permits person to obtain permit to display messages on specified types of signs at travel plazas.
Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2872 · Creates offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device.
Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 65 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2873 · Creates offense of use of mobile communication device by person under 21 years of age while operating motor vehicle.
Sent March 5, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 115 days
House Bill 2902 · Allows issuance of fine not to exceed $720 for violation of maximum weight limits if vehicle could have qualified for variance permit at time of offense.
Sent March 5, 2007 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2803 · Conforms Oregon Vehicle Code to provisions of federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Sent March 1, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 119 days
House Bill 2821 · Permits motor vehicle hauling or towing two implements of husbandry to operate on highway.
Sent February 28, 2007 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2827 · Allows Department of Transportation to take certain actions in order to maintain compliance with federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Sent February 28, 2007 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 220 · Authorizes Department of Transportation to issue distraint warrants to collect liquidated and delinquent debts.
Sent February 28, 2007 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 223 · Allows certain vehicles to exceed weight limitations when vehicle is equipped with idle reduction system.
Sent February 28, 2007 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2775 · Requires Department of Transportation to expend moneys on bypass between Newberg and Dundee.
Sent February 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 122 days
Senate Bill 224 · Repeals statute requiring qualifications of railroad inspectors.
Sent February 22, 2007 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2686 · Conforms Oregon Vehicle Code to provisions of federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Sent February 20, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 128 days
House Bill 2704 · Authorizes Department of Transportation to include question regarding fuel efficient driving techniques in examination for driver license.
Sent February 16, 2007 · Reported out after 80 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 221 · Specifies that exemption from certain state motor carrier regulations does not constitute exemption from federal motor carrier safety regulations.
Sent February 16, 2007 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2653 · Increases fuel tax and motor carrier taxes.
Sent February 15, 2007 · Reported out after 82 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2689 · Directs Department of Transportation and State Parks and Recreation Department to include Travel Information Council when planning to close or relocate rest area.
Sent February 15, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 133 days
House Bill 2644 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance construction of passenger terminal at Redmond Municipal Airport.
Sent February 14, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 134 days
House Bill 2639 · Requires persons 75 years of age or older to renew driver licenses every four years and to take driving test prior to renewal.
Sent February 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 136 days
House Bill 2645 · Creates offense of distracted driving.
Sent February 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 136 days
House Bill 2567 · Requires tires with retractable studs to be allowed as traction tires under Oregon Transportation Commission rules.
Sent February 8, 2007 · Reported out after 41 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2422 · Imposes additional tax on distributions of cigarettes.
Sent February 7, 2007 · Reported out after 57 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2515 · Requires mass transit district or transportation district that operates light rail system to install crossing gates at unguarded pedestrian crossings of light rail tracks.
Sent February 6, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 142 days
House Bill 2512 · Directs Department of Transportation to establish procedures to expedite titling of vehicles for vehicle dealers.
Sent February 2, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 146 days
House Bill 2518 · Requires authorization by Legislative Assembly before Department of Transportation may construct or operate, or enter into agreement for construction or operation of, tollway.
Sent February 2, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 146 days
House Bill 2526 · Directs Department of Transportation to immediately notify person if physician, health care provider or superintendent of hospital for mentally ill or mentally retarded informs department that person should not drive because of physical or mental condition or impairment.
Sent February 2, 2007 · Reported out after 96 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2496 · Imposes fee for issuance of first Oregon certificate of title.
Sent January 31, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 148 days
House Bill 2484 · Defines "quadricycle" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.
Sent January 30, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 149 days
House Bill 2466 · Permits Gladstone, Milwaukie and Oregon City to operate photo radar.
Sent January 26, 2007 · Reported out after 105 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2482 · Creates offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device.
Sent January 26, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 153 days
House Bill 2456 · Prohibits use of school buses manufactured before April 1, 1977.
Sent January 23, 2007 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2439 · Requires Department of Transportation to study speed bumps.
Sent January 18, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 161 days
House Bill 2390 · Directs Department of Transportation to provide for issuance of customized registration plates to recipients of Congressional Medal of Honor.
Sent January 17, 2007 · Reported out after 89 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2393 · Requires persons 70 years of age or older to renew driver licenses every two years and to take driving test prior to renewal.
Sent January 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 162 days
House Bill 2399 · Requires only persons under 21 years of age to wear motorcycle helmets.
Sent January 17, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 162 days
House Bill 2297 · Establishes speed limit of 15 miles per hour for narrow residential roadways .
Sent January 16, 2007 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2267 · Allows renewal of instruction driver permit.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2268 · Exempts certain drivers who operate school buses that are not transporting students from school bus endorsement requirements.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2269 · Authorizes issuance of Highway User Tax Bonds to finance certain projects chosen by Oregon Transportation Commission.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 35 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2270 · Conforms Oregon Vehicle Code to provisions of federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 167 days
House Bill 2271 · Revises definition of "registration weight" to include loaded weight.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 33 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2272 · Adds compliance with certain emission standards as requirement for registration of motor vehicle.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2273 · Revises definitions used in Oregon billboard law.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 82 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2274 · Eliminates sunset on law that doubles fines for traffic offenses committed in safety corridors.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2275 · Requires operators and passengers of privately owned commercial vehicles to use safety belts if vehicle is designed or used primarily for transportation of property.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2276 · Allows commercial driver training schools to be reimbursed for courses in traffic safety education from Student Driver Training Fund.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 68 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2277 · Modifies maximum annual license fee to obtain maritime pilot license.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 56 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2278 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for transportation projects funded from Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Sent January 12, 2007 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2033 · Revises definition of "minimum county road base funding" for purposes of allocating moneys from State Highway Fund.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2034 · Modifies provisions relating to residency for purposes of motor vehicle title and registration exemptions.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2035 · Reduces number of convictions necessary to revoke driving privileges of habitual traffic offenders.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 169 days
House Bill 2036 · Allows Department of Transportation to issue group plate for group that promotes prevention of wildfires.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 104 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2062 · Requires operators and passengers of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles to wear motorcycle helmets with fastened chin straps.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 70 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2063 · Prohibits operators of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles from carrying passengers on vehicles not designed for passengers.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 169 days
House Bill 2064 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue titles to owners of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Stopped in committee after 169 days
House Bill 2071 · Increases service charge that agents of State Marine Board may impose for issuing temporary permit to operate boat.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2072 · Repeals sunset on changes regarding reciprocity for ocean charter vessel and outfitting and guiding licensees of other states.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2119 · Prohibits display of registration plate on vehicle other than vehicle for which plate was issued or display of registration sticker that contains expiration date different from expiration date on vehicle registration records.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 85 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2176 · Establishes responsibility of medical determination officer of Department of Transportation to issue determination of eligibility to operate motor vehicle by person with certain impairments.
Sent January 10, 2007 · Reported out after 75 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law