Oregon Legislative Issues
Last updated on March 10, 2022 by Eric Leaming, Oregon ITE Legislative Chair
The 2022 Legislative Session convened on February 1 and adjourned Sine Die March 4. This year was the “short session” as it’s an even numbered year. Bills of interest that passed this session include:
Click on the bill number to open the direct link to Oregon State Legislature web page for the status and text of that particular bill. If you have any questions or comments concerning bills that are being currently discussed or that passed during previous Legislative Sessions please don't hesitate to contact me by email or by phone at 503-986-3580.
Recap of Previous Legislative Sessions
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) closely tracks legislation related to transportation and publishes a Legislative Summary Report after every Legislative Session. These documents provide summaries of most transportation bills, with effective dates, and in some cases an ODOT staff person responsible for implementing the bill. The most recent ODOT Legislative Summary Reports are linked below. Contact ODOT Government Relations for copies of reports from previous Legislative Sessions.
2021 Legislative Session
There were 2519 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2021 session and of those, the legislature passed 719.
2020 Legislative Session
There were 283 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2020 session and of those, the legislature passed 3 impacting transportation.
2019 Legislative Session
There were 2,768 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2019 session and of those, the legislature passed 1,205.
2018 Legislative Session
There were 260 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2018 session and of those, the legislature passed 142.
2017 Legislative Session
There were 2,829 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2017 session and of those, the legislature passed 881.
2016 Legislative Session
There were 283 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2016 session and of those, the legislature passed 61.
Last updated on March 10, 2022 by Eric Leaming, Oregon ITE Legislative Chair
The 2022 Legislative Session convened on February 1 and adjourned Sine Die March 4. This year was the “short session” as it’s an even numbered year. Bills of interest that passed this session include:
- HB-4053 – Requires ODOT to review Oregon Route 6 and report findings to the Joint Committee on Transportation by September 15, 2023.
- HB-4105 – Allows duly authorized traffic enforcement agents (not police officers) to issue citations based on photographs taken by photo red light cameras or fixed photo radar speed cameras.
- HB-4202 – Section 342 of this budget bill allocates $7 million from the general fund for the purpose of funding projects that reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for wildlife.
Click on the bill number to open the direct link to Oregon State Legislature web page for the status and text of that particular bill. If you have any questions or comments concerning bills that are being currently discussed or that passed during previous Legislative Sessions please don't hesitate to contact me by email or by phone at 503-986-3580.
Recap of Previous Legislative Sessions
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) closely tracks legislation related to transportation and publishes a Legislative Summary Report after every Legislative Session. These documents provide summaries of most transportation bills, with effective dates, and in some cases an ODOT staff person responsible for implementing the bill. The most recent ODOT Legislative Summary Reports are linked below. Contact ODOT Government Relations for copies of reports from previous Legislative Sessions.
2021 Legislative Session
There were 2519 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2021 session and of those, the legislature passed 719.
2020 Legislative Session
There were 283 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2020 session and of those, the legislature passed 3 impacting transportation.
2019 Legislative Session
There were 2,768 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2019 session and of those, the legislature passed 1,205.
2018 Legislative Session
There were 260 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2018 session and of those, the legislature passed 142.
2017 Legislative Session
There were 2,829 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2017 session and of those, the legislature passed 881.
2016 Legislative Session
There were 283 bills, memorials and resolutions introduced during the 2016 session and of those, the legislature passed 61.
National Legislative Issues
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
On December 11, 2020 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) finally announced the Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) for the long-delayed next edition of the MUTCD. The draft documents for the next edition have been posted as part of the Federal Register. The public comment period is closed; comments and proposed changes are available on the federal docket under Docket ID FHWA-2020-0001.
ODOT coordinated comments with the Oregon Traffic Control Devices Committee (OTCDC) which includes a representative from Oregon ITE.
Until the next edition of the MUTCD is officially adopted by ODOT for the State of Oregon, the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD remains in effect. ODOT officially adopted the 2009 MUTCD and an Oregon Supplement on December 21, 2011 as the official MUTCD for the State of Oregon. Practitioners need to familiarize themselves with both the 2009 MUTCD and the Oregon Supplement when performing work in the State of Oregon. You can view the latest information on the 2009 MUTCD and how it is applied in Oregon at the ODOT web site linked below.
Oregon MUTCD Implementation & Supporting Documents - This link provides access to an ODOT web page providing supporting documentation for Oregon adoption of the 2009 MUTCD and FHWA Interim Approvals in Oregon.
MUTCD Federal Register Notices- Information on Notices of Proposed Amendments (NPAs) and Final Rules (FRs) regarding the MUTCD.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The wide-ranging infrastructure law provides funding for infrastructure projects and reauthorizes several surface transportation programs through fiscal year 2026. Notably, Section 11135 of the IIJA requires that USDOT update the MUTCD on a 4-year cycle.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
On December 11, 2020 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) finally announced the Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) for the long-delayed next edition of the MUTCD. The draft documents for the next edition have been posted as part of the Federal Register. The public comment period is closed; comments and proposed changes are available on the federal docket under Docket ID FHWA-2020-0001.
ODOT coordinated comments with the Oregon Traffic Control Devices Committee (OTCDC) which includes a representative from Oregon ITE.
Until the next edition of the MUTCD is officially adopted by ODOT for the State of Oregon, the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD remains in effect. ODOT officially adopted the 2009 MUTCD and an Oregon Supplement on December 21, 2011 as the official MUTCD for the State of Oregon. Practitioners need to familiarize themselves with both the 2009 MUTCD and the Oregon Supplement when performing work in the State of Oregon. You can view the latest information on the 2009 MUTCD and how it is applied in Oregon at the ODOT web site linked below.
Oregon MUTCD Implementation & Supporting Documents - This link provides access to an ODOT web page providing supporting documentation for Oregon adoption of the 2009 MUTCD and FHWA Interim Approvals in Oregon.
MUTCD Federal Register Notices- Information on Notices of Proposed Amendments (NPAs) and Final Rules (FRs) regarding the MUTCD.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The wide-ranging infrastructure law provides funding for infrastructure projects and reauthorizes several surface transportation programs through fiscal year 2026. Notably, Section 11135 of the IIJA requires that USDOT update the MUTCD on a 4-year cycle.