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HB3299 • 2025
Authorizes the formation of a bridge district in the capital city region, consisting of Benton, Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act would allow for the creation of a bridge district in the area around Salem. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.2). Authorizes the formation of a bridge district in the capital city region, consisting of Benton, Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. Authorizes the bridge district to levy property taxes for the purpose of planning, financing, constructing, operating and maintaining bridges over the Willamette River in the capital city region. Provides for the organization of a district board consisting of five members, one elected from each of the four counties in the capital city region and one elected from the district at large. Sunsets on January 2, 2030. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to a special bridge district; prescribing an effective date. Current location: In House Committee