A House of Representatives committee, in every session from the 2007 session to the 2009 session.
Other sessions: 2007
Committees · 2009 Regular Session
Transportation
Members
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
Nick KahlVice-chair
Democrat · 49th District
Democrat · 42nd District
Republican · 60th District
Republican · 20th District
Democrat · 32nd District
Democrat · 30th District
Democrat · 48th District
Republican · 24th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2009 Regular Session.
Bills sent117
6% of the bills the House of Representatives sent to committees
Reported out36%
42 of 117; 75 stopped in committee
Time in committee38 days
most between 23 and 78 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
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
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2009 Regular Session, newest first.
117 bills
Senate Bill 580 · Directs Department of Transportation to collaborate with governmental units to implement tolling on interstate bridges that cross Columbia River.
Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 607 · Provides that city or county may not prohibit replacement of existing outdoor advertising sign if sign meets specified criteria.
Sent May 7, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 53 days
Senate Bill 944 · Directs Lane County to develop proposed charter for formation of area commission on transportation on or before September 30, 2010.
Sent May 7, 2009 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 689 · Directs Department of Transportation to administer program to encourage removal of outdoor advertising signs from particularly scenic areas of scenic byways.
Sent May 4, 2009 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 171 · Prohibits person from constructing object or structure that constitutes physical hazard to air navigation.
Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 579 · Requires operator of motor vehicle to secure passenger under 16 years of age with child safety system, safety belt or safety harness when motor vehicle is operated on premises open to public.
Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 937 · Requires applicant for renewal of disabled person parking permit to submit certificate from medical professional stating that applicant is person with disability.
Sent April 29, 2009 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3050 · Directs Department of Transportation to establish education registration plate program.
Sent April 23, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 67 days
Senate Bill 128 · Clarifies length of time for which limited term driver permit is valid.
Sent April 22, 2009 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 536 · Prohibits state from expending funds to comply with federal Real ID Act of 2005 unless certain requirements are met.
Sent April 21, 2009 · Reported out after 29 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2001 · Directs interim House and Senate committees related to transportation and Oregon Transportation Commission to conduct study.
Sent April 15, 2009 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 583 · Requires operators and passengers of Class II all-terrain vehicles to wear motorcycle helmets if under 18 years of age.
Sent April 14, 2009 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3121 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue Keep Kids Safe registration plates.
Sent April 10, 2009 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 127 · Revises financial responsibility provisions.
Sent March 26, 2009 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2040 · Expands offense of failure to maintain safe distance from emergency vehicle or ambulance to include roadside assistance vehicles and tow vehicles.
Sent March 20, 2009 · Reported out after 10 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3319 · Permits small woodland owner to register vehicle as farm vehicle.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 3351 · Permits person who is serving on active duty and has served as military officer for certain number of days to qualify for veterans' recognition registration plate.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 3393 · Permits private security professional to use warning lights on vehicle when responding to alarm or emergency call and private security professional has contacted police officer.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 3447 · Establishes nonmotorized boat registration and permit system.
Sent March 18, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 103 days
House Bill 3253 · Establishes tax credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.
Sent March 17, 2009 · Reported out after 37 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
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House Bill 3241 · Removes authority of city or county to levy tax on person who holds towing business certificate and who conducts business within city or county.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3311 · Establishes greenhouse gas emissions reductions for cars and light trucks.
Sent March 16, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 105 days
House Bill 3206 · Creates task force to study transportation of hazardous material by rail.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3248 · Requires Department of Transportation to prioritize actions taken when altering, relocating or eliminating railroad grade crossing.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3252 · Requires first-time applicant for driver license to certify that applicant has certain number of hours of driving experience with certified driving instructor.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3334 · Creates task force to study potential economic impact of developing high speed railway between Eugene and Portland.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3379 · Allows local governments that are unable to meet funding requirements of transportation planning rule adopted by Land Conservation and Development Commission to apply for extensions, submit alternative plans for funding or apply to adjust various traffic performance measures.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3409 · Authorizes Board of County Commissioners of Multnomah County to toll certain bridges across Willamette River.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3419 · Requires that traffic signal modules be replaced with energy efficient modules prior to January 1, 2017.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3425 · Directs Department of Transportation to participate in National Motor Vehicle Title Information System.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3438 · Permits person to operate motorcycle without motorcycle helmet if person has increased motor vehicle liability coverage for personal injury.
Sent March 13, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 108 days
House Bill 3148 · Increases registration fees for certain vehicles.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days
House Bill 3164 · Requires addition to taxable income for Oregon tax purposes of amounts excluded from federal taxable income as fringe benefit available for users of qualified parking but not to users of commuter highway vehicle or transit passes, because of operation of certain federal law.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days
House Bill 3185 · Requires authorization by Legislative Assembly before Department of Transportation may construct or operate, or enter into agreement for construction or operation of, tollway.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days
House Bill 3186 · Authorizes issuance of bonds for financing transportation improvement projects.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days
House Bill 3187 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for financing transportation improvement projects.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 109 days
Senate Bill 124 · Increases penalty for operating motorcycle without motorcycle endorsement.
Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 129 · Directs Department of Transportation to cancel driver license with farm endorsement or deny right to apply for farm endorsement if person is disqualified from holding commercial driver license .
Sent March 12, 2009 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 3028 · Permits person to operate low-speed vehicle on highway with speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days
House Bill 3047 · Directs Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon to implement pilot project using volunteer greeters on light rail system vehicles to greet light rail system users and report problems and concerns.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 3113 · Allows cities to impose registration fees on vehicles.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days
House Bill 3124 · Requires operator of light rail system to provide stickers and lanyards for visible ticketing.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days
House Bill 3137 · Repeals dedication of specified moneys to state highway modernization program.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days
House Bill 3138 · Increases annual appropriation to Department of Transportation small cities program.
Sent March 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 110 days
House Bill 2966 · Decreases transit system fee for elderly persons or persons with disabilities if transit district receives moneys from Elderly and Disabled Special Transportation Fund.
Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
House Bill 2971 · Increases allocation of State Highway Fund moneys for footpaths and bicycle trails.
Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
House Bill 3008 · Establishes bicycle registration and licensing system.
Sent March 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 111 days
Senate Bill 36 · Authorizes Board of County Commissioners of Multnomah County to establish and collect tolls for use of bridges across Willamette River under its jurisdiction as road authority or operated and maintained by Multnomah County.
Sent March 10, 2009 · Reported out after 59 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2863 · Defines "agricultural zone." Increases fine for traffic offense committed in agricultural zone if warning signs are posted.
Sent March 9, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 112 days
House Bill 2956 · Requires requests for proposals or invitations to bid issued for construction, reconstruction, purchase, rent, lease or acquisition of interstate bridge to contain certain provisions.
Sent March 9, 2009 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 170 · Expands number of rural airports eligible to participate in pilot project encouraging economic development.
Sent March 6, 2009 · Reported out after 83 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2884 · 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 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days
House Bill 2885 · Increases fuel tax and motor carrier taxes.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days
House Bill 2891 · Requires railroad company to obtain permit for operating railroad worker camp.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days
House Bill 2892 · Requires railroad company to display railroad signs and signals and place targets on switches.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days
House Bill 2901 · Allows Department of Transportation to issue group registration plate for group that promotes prevention of wildfires.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days
House Bill 2902 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for transportation projects for nonmotorized vehicles and pedestrians.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days
House Bill 2906 · Requires Department of Transportation to study Oregon Route 126 between Veneta and Eugene.
Sent March 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 116 days
House Bill 2817 · Eliminates requirement that Department of Transportation notify every person who has certificate or pending application to operate as for-hire carrier of household goods and conduct hearing when person applies for issuance, transfer or extension of certificate to operate as for-hire carrier of household goods.
Sent March 2, 2009 · Reported out after 38 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2770 · Directs Department of Transportation to design and issue registration plate that grants parking privileges to qualifying person with disability.
Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days
House Bill 2783 · Requires Department of Transportation to issue Oregon Trail registration plate.
Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days
House Bill 2806 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance acquisition of railways by Oregon International Port of Coos Bay.
Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days
House Bill 2818 · Establishes tax on motor vehicle rentals.
Sent February 25, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 124 days
House Bill 2701 · Prohibits cities that use photo red light cameras from providing compensation to manufacturers and vendors of photo red light cameras based on number of citations issued or percentage of moneys collected from payment of fines.
Sent February 24, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 125 days
House Bill 2733 · Requires Department of Transportation to include asphaltic concrete pavement mix composed of up to five percent recycled asphaltic shingles in materials selected for construction, maintenance and operation of state highways.
Sent February 24, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 125 days
House Bill 2677 · Creates wording requirements and prohibitions for signs posted for accessible parking spaces.
Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
House Bill 2681 · Adds green, yellow and red bicycle signals to list of traffic control devices.
Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
House Bill 2685 · Authorizes Department of Transportation to issue duplicate disabled parking permit placards for each vehicle registered by applicant in this state.
Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
House Bill 2690 · Permits person operating bicycle to enter intersection with specified traffic control device without stopping, provided that person operating bicycle slows to safe speed and yields right of way to traffic or pedestrians.
Sent February 20, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 129 days
Senate Bill 125 · Requires Department of Transportation to reimburse commercial driver training schools for course in traffic safety education that is certified by department.
Sent February 20, 2009 · Reported out after 87 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2640 · Authorizes city with population of 140,000 or greater to designate speeds on highways under specified circumstances.
Sent February 17, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 132 days
House Bill 2618 · Directs road authority to evaluate and review, within 90 days, request from person to establish or change designated speed for certain highways.
Sent February 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 137 days
House Bill 2576 · 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 11, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 138 days
House Bill 2525 · Creates offense of endangering child safety.
Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 139 days
House Bill 2543 · Allows motorcycle operator to replace discharge nozzle after dispensing fuel.
Sent February 10, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 139 days
House Bill 2512 · Directs Department of Transportation to issue Fallen Public Safety Officer registration plates.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2526 · Prohibits person of any age from operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device for purpose of receiving or transmitting text communication.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days
House Bill 2538 · Requires use of headlights when windshield wipers are on.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days
House Bill 2542 · Defines "medium-speed electric vehicle" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days
House Bill 2548 · Limits top speed limit or designated speed to 55 miles per hour.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days
House Bill 2553 · Requires Department of Transportation to pay reasonable costs for removal of any vehicle, cargo or debris from state highway after motor vehicle accident of uninsured vehicle if accident resulted in death of person 18 years of age or younger.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 78 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2554 · Modifies definition of "vulnerable user of a public way.".
Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 18 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2562 · Exempts school buses and school activity vehicles from certain size limitations.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2563 · Directs Department of Transportation to stop processing vehicle title application or cancel title if department receives notice from vehicle dealer under certain circumstances.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days
House Bill 2564 · Modifies requirements relating to hours of operation for testing stations that conduct motor vehicle pollution control system inspections.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2565 · Directs Department of Transportation to establish procedures to expedite titling of vehicles.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days
House Bill 2567 · Permits person to purchase single trip permit for certain vehicles.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 144 days
House Bill 2569 · Establishes consular corps registration plates for use on motor vehicles.
Sent February 5, 2009 · Reported out after 78 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2483 · Requires person to get permit from Oregon Department of Aviation before constructing object or structure that constitutes physical hazard to air navigation.
Sent February 4, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 145 days
House Bill 2431 · Increases taxes on aircraft fuel used in turbo-prop and jet engines.
Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days
House Bill 2492 · Permits road authority to allow golf carts or substantially similar vehicles to operate on highways under jurisdiction of road authority.
Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days
House Bill 2499 · Requires only persons under 21 years of age to wear motorcycle helmets.
Sent February 3, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 146 days
House Bill 2437 · Requires Department of Transportation to study feasibility of constructing highway between Coos Bay and Ontario.
Sent January 29, 2009 · Reported out after 85 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2454 · Directs Department of Transportation to approve use of person's last name on customized plate if name meets certain qualifications.
Sent January 29, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 151 days
House Bill 2409 · Directs Director of Transportation to issue certificate of exemption to person who presents signed statement from physician that person should be exempted from wearing motorcycle helmet.
Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days
House Bill 2410 · Specifies that destruction of serial number is basis for crime of trafficking in vehicles with destroyed or altered identification numbers.
Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days
House Bill 2417 · Requires Department of Transportation to notify road authority 60 days prior to closing railroad-highway grade crossing.
Sent January 27, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 153 days
House Bill 2236 · Permits Department of Transportation to participate in alternative fuel project.
Sent January 22, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 158 days
House Bill 2120 · Creates Transportation Utility Commission.
Sent January 21, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 159 days
House Bill 2149 · Increases civil aircraft registration and renewal fees.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2150 · Increases pilot registration fees.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2233 · Increases insurance coverage required for applicant or holder of commercial driver training school certificate.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2234 · Authorizes Oregon Transportation Commission to adopt rules governing health and safety in roadside rest areas and scenic overlooks.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2235 · Permits Department of Transportation to go upon private property without notice and cut down or remove trees that are creating substantial risk of damage or injury by obstructing, hanging over or otherwise encroaching or threatening to encroach in any manner on state highway.
Sent January 20, 2009 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2075 · Increases cigarette tax and continuously appropriates moneys from increase to Department of Transportation for transportation services for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 165 days
House Bill 2379 · Imposes additional tax on distributions of cigarettes.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2385 · Creates offense of smoking in motor vehicle while person under age of 17 is in motor vehicle.
Sent January 15, 2009 · Reported out after 78 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 2021 · Permits former prisoners of war, recipients of Congressional Medal of Honor, persons awarded Purple Heart medal and gold star family members to register vehicle by paying one-time vehicle registration fee.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days
House Bill 2034 · Establishes Merchant Marine motor vehicle registration for person who qualifies as veteran of Merchant Marine.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days
House Bill 2038 · Prohibits person of any age from operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device except under certain circumstances.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days
House Bill 2040 · Expands offense of failure to maintain safe distance from emergency vehicle or ambulance to include roadside assistance vehicles and tow vehicles.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 64 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2041 · Defines "road machinery" for purposes of Oregon Vehicle Code.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 39 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2042 · Provides that person's right and privilege to construct, maintain and operate water, gas, electric or communications lines, fixtures or facilities free of charge along public roads does not extend to public roads under jurisdiction of county.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days
House Bill 2043 · Removes requirement that ordinance establishing county registration fees for vehicles be approved by electors of county.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 105 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 2101 · Directs Department of Transportation to expend moneys on bypass between Newberg and Dundee.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Stopped in committee after 168 days
House Bill 2377 · Prohibits person of any age from operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device except under certain circumstances.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 101 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 2396 · Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds to finance extension of bus rapid transit system in west Eugene.
Sent January 12, 2009 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the House of Representatives