SB1544Introduced in the Senate
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The Act changes laws about dismantlers. The Act alters a defined term used in laws about funding public transit. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0). [Digest: The Act tells ODOT to report on its progress with current requirements. The Act tells ODOT to create a database like WDOT has and create a transportation university like other states have. The Act tells the director of ODOT to use the central office for project delivery work instead of the regional offices. The Act ends the JCT. The Act changes laws about dismantlers. The Act says certain entities may get funds to provide public transportation services. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8).] [Directs the Department of Transportation to report on a required audit, progress in implementing design practices, establishing a transportation university and the creation of a database equivalent to one created by the State of Washington.] [Directs the Director of Transportation to centralize project delivery efforts.] [Eliminates the Joint Committee on Transportation.] Makes changes to laws regulating dismantlers. Expands the definition of "qualified entity" for purposes of public transportation funding. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 5, 2026
55
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Transportation.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Broadman, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by McLain. Passed. Ayes, 55; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Edwards, Pham H.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 84, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Transportation Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Transportation Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Transportation Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Transportation Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Transportation Amendment #-6 (amendment)
- Joint Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development Amendment #-A7 (amendment)
- Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A7 (amendment)
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