Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date.
This may affect workers in construction and public works, as the bill limits project labor agreements on certain contracts.
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SB 1221 — Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date.
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Died in session
This bill died with 2025 Special Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill reallocates transportation taxes and modifies regulations around highway funding and contracts.
This bill redirects certain transportation-related tax revenues to the State Highway Fund and alters regulations regarding project labor agreements and highway maintenance funding. It also establishes new offices and auditing requirements while repealing a toll program.
What this means for you
- Workers: This may affect workers in construction and public works, as the bill limits project labor agreements on certain contracts.
- Environment: Motor vehicle fuel suppliers may need to buy compliance instruments related to greenhouse gas regulations, impacting how they operate.
Summary
Redirects revenues from the bicycle excise tax, tax on wages and vehicle privilege tax to the State Highway Fund. Directs the Department of Transportation to use redirected funds for specific purposes related to highways. Prohibits contracting agencies from requiring project labor agreements in connection with public improvement contracts, community benefit contracts or contracts for public works. Specifies exceptions. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to make compliance instruments under any greenhouse gas regulation program available for purchase by motor vehicle fuel suppliers and deposit resulting moneys in the State Highway Fund to be used for highway maintenance. Revises the formula for weight-mile taxes. Provides for diesel fuel to be taxed in the same manner as gasoline. Directs the Division of Audits to conduct performance audits of the Department of Transportation. Alters the duties of the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee. Provides that the Governor shall appoint the Director of Transportation. Repeals the mandatory toll program. Creates the Office of Major Projects within the Department of Transportation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill Text
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Read SB 1221 on the official Oregon source →Sponsors
- Daniel Bonham · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Daniel Bonham Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1221 do?
- Redirects revenues from the bicycle excise tax, tax on wages and vehicle privilege tax to the State Highway Fund. Directs the Department of Transportation to use redirected funds for specific purposes related to highways. Prohibits contracting agencies from requiring project labor agreements in connection with public improvement contracts, community benefit contracts or contracts for public works. Specifies exceptions. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to make compliance instruments under any greenhouse gas regulation program available for purchase by motor vehicle fuel suppliers and deposit resulting moneys in the State Highway Fund to be used for highway maintenance. Revises the formula for weight-mile taxes. Provides for diesel fuel to be taxed in the same manner as gasoline. Directs the Division of Audits to conduct performance audits of the Department of Transportation. Alters the duties of the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee. Provides that the Governor shall appoint the Director of Transportation. Repeals the mandatory toll program. Creates the Office of Major Projects within the Department of Transportation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Who sponsors SB 1221?
- SB 1221 is sponsored by Daniel Bonham (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1221?
- This bill died with 2025 Special Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 1221?
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