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OregonHB 23842025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to fees on the transportation of oil by rail.

Sponsored By: Paul Evans (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Fees extended to 2029, refunds later

The law keeps Oregon’s oil-by-rail fee and rules in place until July 1, 2029. On that repeal date, any unspent, unobligated money in the two named state oil-by-rail funds is refunded to the original payors. Refunds do not include interest and only cover money collected under sections 13a to 13c that is free of conditions. This means fees continue through mid‑2029 and leftover balances are returned at sunset.

New definitions for oil train coverage

Beginning January 1, 2025, “oil” means materials labeled UN1267, UN3494, or NA1270. A “tank railroad car” counts only when a single train moves 20 or more loaded cars owned by the same owner. The “owner” is the person with ultimate control and the right to use or sell the oil. “Person” includes individuals, companies, and governments. These definitions decide who pays fees and who must follow Oregon’s oil-by-rail rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul Evans

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Mark Gamba

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 121 • No: 3

Senate vote • 6/17/2025

Third reading. Carried by Gorsek. Passed.

Yes: 29 • No: 1

House vote • 6/4/2025

Third reading. Carried by Lively. Passed.

Yes: 46 • No: 2

legislature vote • 5/30/2025

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

HEMGGV: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 439, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    7/25/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    6/26/2025House

  3. President signed.

    6/18/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/18/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Gorsek. Passed.

    6/17/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 06-17 by unanimous consent.

    6/16/2025Senate

  7. Carried over to 06-16 by unanimous consent.

    6/12/2025Senate

  8. Carried over to 06-12 by unanimous consent.

    6/11/2025Senate

  9. Second reading.

    6/10/2025Senate

  10. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    6/10/2025Senate

  11. Referred to Ways and Means.

    6/5/2025Senate

  12. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    6/5/2025Senate

  13. Third reading. Carried by Lively. Passed.

    6/4/2025House

  14. Recommendation: Do pass.

    6/3/2025House

  15. Work Session held.

    5/30/2025House

  16. Returned to Full Committee.

    5/21/2025House

  17. Work Session held.

    5/21/2025House

  18. Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.

    5/15/2025House

  19. Motion to refer to Ways and Means carried. Referred.

    4/17/2025House

  20. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 17, 2025 Calendar.

    4/16/2025House

  21. Second reading.

    4/15/2025House

  22. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    4/14/2025House

  23. Work Session held.

    4/8/2025House

  24. Public Hearing held.

    3/4/2025House

  25. Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.

    1/17/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/17/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    4/14/2025

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    4/14/2025

    PDF

  • HEMGGV Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • HEMGGV Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • HEMGGV Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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